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Re: Your personal and trustworhty interpreter in Kiev
« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2018, 01:53:29 AM »
But let us be as curious as Willy Fog and have the desire and opportunity to travel around the world! For new acquaintances, new cultures and new emotions! Life is so short and  we should take utmost of it :)

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« Reply #26 on: October 03, 2018, 06:40:01 AM »
It wilL surprise some the third closest border of the United States is Russia.

that's due to Alaska but realistically it's a 9-11 hour flight from USA to Moscow.

In fact there is only a few miles separating the two counties. But some 21 hours on clocks.

The Russian side is heavily militarized on the American side a local Inuit population.



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« Reply #27 on: October 03, 2018, 08:15:41 AM »
Many people travel in the US as well, for weekends, long weekends (when there is a holiday on Friday or Monday), and the 2 weeks of vacation.

They mostly travel within the States, visiting nearby national or state parks, interesting cities or the mountains/beach/lake.  This is because of two reasons - distance and diversity within the US.

US is large and isolated from many countries.  Only Canada and Mexico border it.  There is no other country (by land) beyond Canada.  To get to the next country past Mexico, you have to travel over 2000 kilometers (to Guatemala or Belize).  Any place in Europe is typically 8-16 hours of flying, and anywhere beyond is longer.  Add the time difference and 1 day+ is lost just from travelling.

I had a friend long ago who stated that the French typically vacation within France, because it has all the features - beaches, mountains, lakes, national parks, farms, vineyards, vacation towns, etc.   The same is true for the US.  I have lived here most of my life and I still have not visited several states (Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota) and Yellowstone national park.  And I am probably in the top 25% of travelers - I have visited the 44 other states and most of the national parks and large cities.   But there is just so much to do and see.

I have not lived in the Southwest that much, so I am not that familiar how often people travel to Mexico.  There are many that do, but I am not sure how popular it is for weekend trips.

I do know that many people travel to Canada, for weekends, vacation, or even a day.  In Detroit people go to Windsor Canada for shopping or the casino, in the east people drive to Toronto or Montreal or Quebec City.  In the west people travel to Vancouver, especially those who live in Seattle. 

But it is rare for Americans to travel beyond those two countries.  Many fly to or go on cruises to the Caribbean, but that is about it.

Thanks for such an extended answer! After reading it, I wanted to visit USA immediately:)  I was also thinking that because of diversity people find everything in one spot. And of course distance plays a great role too.

There are many better places to visit than the USA!! And places that are 100 times safer than the USA..I would recommend a 2 day visit then get out of the flea pit.. :laugh:

Actually you do not need to travel to far to see some of the USA.. they have special holiday camps all over Eastern Europe..

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« Reply #28 on: October 03, 2018, 01:36:33 PM »
Many people travel in the US as well, for weekends, long weekends (when there is a holiday on Friday or Monday), and the 2 weeks of vacation.

They mostly travel within the States, visiting nearby national or state parks, interesting cities or the mountains/beach/lake.  This is because of two reasons - distance and diversity within the US.

US is large and isolated from many countries.  Only Canada and Mexico border it.  There is no other country (by land) beyond Canada.  To get to the next country past Mexico, you have to travel over 2000 kilometers (to Guatemala or Belize).  Any place in Europe is typically 8-16 hours of flying, and anywhere beyond is longer.  Add the time difference and 1 day+ is lost just from travelling.

I had a friend long ago who stated that the French typically vacation within France, because it has all the features - beaches, mountains, lakes, national parks, farms, vineyards, vacation towns, etc.   The same is true for the US.  I have lived here most of my life and I still have not visited several states (Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota) and Yellowstone national park.  And I am probably in the top 25% of travelers - I have visited the 44 other states and most of the national parks and large cities.   But there is just so much to do and see.

I have not lived in the Southwest that much, so I am not that familiar how often people travel to Mexico.  There are many that do, but I am not sure how popular it is for weekend trips.

I do know that many people travel to Canada, for weekends, vacation, or even a day.  In Detroit people go to Windsor Canada for shopping or the casino, in the east people drive to Toronto or Montreal or Quebec City.  In the west people travel to Vancouver, especially those who live in Seattle. 

But it is rare for Americans to travel beyond those two countries.  Many fly to or go on cruises to the Caribbean, but that is about it.

Thanks for such an extended answer! After reading it, I wanted to visit USA immediately:)  I was also thinking that because of diversity people find everything in one spot. And of course distance plays a great role too.

There are many better places to visit than the USA!! And places that are 100 times safer than the USA..I would recommend a 2 day visit then get out of the flea pit.. :laugh:

Actually you do not need to travel to far to see some of the USA.. they have special holiday camps all over Eastern Europe..

https://sputniknews.com/europe/201805311064966966-echr-lithuania-romania-terror-cia/

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Re: Your personal and trustworhty interpreter in Kiev
« Reply #29 on: October 03, 2018, 04:04:08 PM »
But let us be as curious as Willy Fog and have the desire and opportunity to travel around the world! For new acquaintances, new cultures and new emotions! Life is so short and  we should take utmost of it :)

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While the series never achieved popularity in the United States

I was not familiar with the name, but I now see why.  It is the cartoon version of the David Niven character.  :coffeeread:
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« Reply #30 on: October 04, 2018, 12:50:18 AM »
But let us be as curious as Willy Fog and have the desire and opportunity to travel around the world! For new acquaintances, new cultures and new emotions! Life is so short and  we should take utmost of it :)

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While the series never achieved popularity in the United States

I was not familiar with the name, but I now see why.  It is the cartoon version of the David Niven character.  :coffeeread:

Yes, its wonderful cartoon from my childhood. You can watch it- I am still watching cartoons from time to time-they make you more kind :)

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Re: Your personal and trustworhty interpreter in Kiev
« Reply #31 on: October 04, 2018, 05:36:26 PM »
But let us be as curious as Willy Fog and have the desire and opportunity to travel around the world! For new acquaintances, new cultures and new emotions! Life is so short and  we should take utmost of it :)

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While the series never achieved popularity in the United States

I was not familiar with the name, but I now see why.  It is the cartoon version of the David Niven character.  :coffeeread:

Yes, its wonderful cartoon from my childhood. You can watch it- I am still watching cartoons from time to time-they make you more kind :)

There was a remake of the original movie over 10 years ago.  I don't think the newer version was that popular.

I don't watch cartoons recently since I am much older than you. But I still remember many of them.  Some of them taught you some lessons in life dealing with situations that can come up in family life.  I also watched many cartoons with super hero characters.  Now all of those cartoons and action hero themes are in the theaters instead of television.
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« Reply #32 on: October 05, 2018, 02:06:30 AM »
But let us be as curious as Willy Fog and have the desire and opportunity to travel around the world! For new acquaintances, new cultures and new emotions! Life is so short and  we should take utmost of it :)

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While the series never achieved popularity in the United States

I was not familiar with the name, but I now see why.  It is the cartoon version of the David Niven character.  :coffeeread:

Yes, its wonderful cartoon from my childhood. You can watch it- I am still watching cartoons from time to time-they make you more kind :)

There was a remake of the original movie over 10 years ago.  I don't think the newer version was that popular.

I don't watch cartoons recently since I am much older than you. But I still remember many of them.  Some of them taught you some lessons in life dealing with situations that can come up in family life.  I also watched many cartoons with super hero characters.  Now all of those cartoons and action hero themes are in the theaters instead of television.

I think before the cartoons were much better than now. I grew up on kind Soviet Union cartoons like Winnie the Pooh and of course Tom &Jerry and a lot more. Now my kid is watching completely different stuff.

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Re: Your personal and trustworhty interpreter in Kiev
« Reply #33 on: October 05, 2018, 02:47:36 AM »
I am pretty sure that neither Tom & Jerry or Winnie the Pooh were Soviet created cartoons but as I recall there were Russian made analogs for both.
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Re: Your personal and trustworhty interpreter in Kiev
« Reply #34 on: October 05, 2018, 03:37:50 AM »
I am pretty sure that neither Tom & Jerry or Winnie the Pooh were Soviet created cartoons but as I recall there were Russian made analogs for both.

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« Reply #35 on: October 05, 2018, 04:59:15 AM »
Mark: "...as I recall there were Russian made analogs for both."

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« Reply #36 on: October 05, 2018, 11:25:28 AM »
I am pretty sure that neither Tom & Jerry or Winnie the Pooh were Soviet created cartoons but as I recall there were Russian made analogs for both.

I wanted to say that Winnie was Soviet  and Tom and Jerry of course not-maybe in wording it didnt come up correct.

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« Reply #37 on: October 05, 2018, 11:27:11 AM »
And its actually a good question-who were the first creators and who made the analogs :reading:

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« Reply #38 on: October 05, 2018, 03:21:26 PM »
And its actually a good question-who were the first creators and who made the analogs :reading:

Winnie the Pooh animations are a rather 'recent' creation of Disney. I believe they go against the wishes of A. A. Milne in his testament.

As for the Tom & Jerry the original credit goes to a team named Hanna & Barbera in Hollywood. They were original and brilliant. The stories have a certain creativity that remains unique.

There is also the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote who was created by Chuck Jones that is memorable. One of our posters uses him as his avatar. I suspect he is a major stock holder in the Acme Corporation.
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« Reply #39 on: October 05, 2018, 04:20:29 PM »
I am pretty sure that neither Tom & Jerry or Winnie the Pooh were Soviet created cartoons but as I recall there were Russian made analogs for both.

I wanted to say that Winnie was Soviet  and Tom and Jerry of course not-maybe in wording it didnt come up correct.


Hello Zhenya welcome to the forum, and here is my favorite cartoon as a little boy growing up in the USA; it was a favorite of all the boys I knew in my town. Hope you like it.  tiphat


                               

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« Reply #40 on: October 05, 2018, 04:26:25 PM »
Here is probably the most famous cartoon in the USA, it was still playing non-stop when I was a boy. As I recall most boys and girls liked it but I suppose more boys liked it, we all wanted to be strong like Popeye. In fact I eagerly ate as much spinach as I could get my hands on.  :laugh:

                             
                               

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Re: Your personal and trustworhty interpreter in Kiev
« Reply #41 on: October 05, 2018, 05:15:32 PM »
But let us be as curious as Willy Fog and have the desire and opportunity to travel around the world! For new acquaintances, new cultures and new emotions! Life is so short and  we should take utmost of it :)

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While the series never achieved popularity in the United States

I was not familiar with the name, but I now see why.  It is the cartoon version of the David Niven character.  :coffeeread:

Yes, its wonderful cartoon from my childhood. You can watch it- I am still watching cartoons from time to time-they make you more kind :)

There was a remake of the original movie over 10 years ago.  I don't think the newer version was that popular.

I don't watch cartoons recently since I am much older than you. But I still remember many of them.  Some of them taught you some lessons in life dealing with situations that can come up in family life.  I also watched many cartoons with super hero characters.  Now all of those cartoons and action hero themes are in the theaters instead of television.

I think before the cartoons were much better than now. I grew up on kind Soviet Union cartoons like Winnie the Pooh and of course Tom &Jerry and a lot more. Now my kid is watching completely different stuff.

Many of the recent cartoons do not have the same themes as from the past.  Some of the Hanna and Barbera cartoon shows focused on normal family daily life that involved characters based from the past or future.  There was a more realism theme in those cartoons because the characters talked about normal life experiences.  Besides the action hero cartoons, many of them like Tom and Jerry focused on a competitive and combative theme (especially like the Road Runner and the Pink Panther cartoons).
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« Reply #42 on: October 06, 2018, 06:08:26 PM »
Here is probably the most famous cartoon in the USA, it was still playing non-stop when I was a boy. As I recall most boys and girls liked it but I suppose more boys liked it, we all wanted to be strong like Popeye. In fact I eagerly ate as much spinach as I could get my hands on. 

Popeye, is indeed epic. If one wants to understand the foundation of American comics and cartons one needs to look a bit further back at Little Nemo (in Slumberland), by W. McCray. His influence extends for generations strongly influencing Calvin & Hobbs author B. Watterson.

Worth noting we have two members one using as an avatar Wile E. Coyote and another using Jerry from Tom & Jerry.

Another American carton series from post 2nd Work War is the Flintstones. Quite funny! It was based on a popular TV sitcom called the Honeymooners.
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« Reply #43 on: October 09, 2018, 06:01:00 AM »
And its actually a good question-who were the first creators and who made the analogs :reading:

Winnie the Pooh animations are a rather 'recent' creation of Disney. I believe they go against the wishes of A. A. Milne in his testament.

As for the Tom & Jerry the original credit goes to a team named Hanna & Barbera in Hollywood. They were original and brilliant. The stories have a certain creativity that remains unique.

There is also the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote who was created by Chuck Jones that is memorable. One of our posters uses him as his avatar. I suspect he is a major stock holder in the Acme Corporation.


Thanks for such an extended answer! I didnt yet have time to look at it but I would like to compare which Winnie was first-USA or Soviet?

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« Reply #44 on: October 09, 2018, 06:01:50 AM »
I am pretty sure that neither Tom & Jerry or Winnie the Pooh were Soviet created cartoons but as I recall there were Russian made analogs for both.

I wanted to say that Winnie was Soviet  and Tom and Jerry of course not-maybe in wording it didnt come up correct.


Hello Zhenya welcome to the forum, and here is my favorite cartoon as a little boy growing up in the USA; it was a favorite of all the boys I knew in my town. Hope you like it.  tiphat


                               

Thanks, Confederate! I will watch it :)

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« Reply #45 on: October 09, 2018, 06:02:55 AM »
Here is probably the most famous cartoon in the USA, it was still playing non-stop when I was a boy. As I recall most boys and girls liked it but I suppose more boys liked it, we all wanted to be strong like Popeye. In fact I eagerly ate as much spinach as I could get my hands on.  :laugh:

                             
                               

Yes, I remember this huge man. Though it was not mega popular here but I ate bubble gums with this hero.

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« Reply #46 on: October 09, 2018, 06:05:55 AM »
But let us be as curious as Willy Fog and have the desire and opportunity to travel around the world! For new acquaintances, new cultures and new emotions! Life is so short and  we should take utmost of it :)

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While the series never achieved popularity in the United States

I was not familiar with the name, but I now see why.  It is the cartoon version of the David Niven character.  :coffeeread:

Yes, its wonderful cartoon from my childhood. You can watch it- I am still watching cartoons from time to time-they make you more kind :)

There was a remake of the original movie over 10 years ago.  I don't think the newer version was that popular.

I don't watch cartoons recently since I am much older than you. But I still remember many of them.  Some of them taught you some lessons in life dealing with situations that can come up in family life.  I also watched many cartoons with super hero characters.  Now all of those cartoons and action hero themes are in the theaters instead of television.

I think before the cartoons were much better than now. I grew up on kind Soviet Union cartoons like Winnie the Pooh and of course Tom &Jerry and a lot more. Now my kid is watching completely different stuff.

Many of the recent cartoons do not have the same themes as from the past.  Some of the Hanna and Barbera cartoon shows focused on normal family daily life that involved characters based from the past or future.  There was a more realism theme in those cartoons because the characters talked about normal life experiences.  Besides the action hero cartoons, many of them like Tom and Jerry focused on a competitive and combative theme (especially like the Road Runner and the Pink Panther cartoons).
I agree. What I liked among the modern ones-is Peppa Pig. Its about family values and with good English. So my boy watched Peppa since 2 years old and got some English phrases from there.

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« Reply #47 on: October 09, 2018, 07:16:56 AM »
And its actually a good question-who were the first creators and who made the analogs :reading:

Winnie the Pooh animations are a rather 'recent' creation of Disney. I believe they go against the wishes of A. A. Milne in his testament.

As for the Tom & Jerry the original credit goes to a team named Hanna & Barbera in Hollywood. They were original and brilliant. The stories have a certain creativity that remains unique.

There is also the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote who was created by Chuck Jones that is memorable. One of our posters uses him as his avatar. I suspect he is a major stock holder in the Acme Corporation.


Thanks for such an extended answer! I didnt yet have time to look at it but I would like to compare which Winnie was first-USA or Soviet?

Winnie the Pooh is throughly English, but the TV cartoons are mostly American, Disney. Winnie the Pooh is children's literature. Christopher Robin features far less in the cartons sadly.

To see classic American cartons see Road Runner and Tom & Jerry.
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« Reply #48 on: October 09, 2018, 01:42:20 PM »
Finally I did some reading on Winnie-the Pooh and found out that America did first shooting of the cartoon and then Soviet Union. Different studios gave different image of this bear for different cultures and audiences. But the original story is of course by English author, Alan Milne.

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« Reply #49 on: October 09, 2018, 01:47:51 PM »
This weekend I visited one interesting spot right in Kiev, nearby Kiev-Zhuliany airport. It is avaition museum which is the largest of its kind in Eastern Europe. There are  lot of unique objects there and even some of them you can visit from inside. Definitely a must see place for those who is in love with sky.

http://aviamuseum.com.ua/en