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Information & Chat => FSU Service Providers and Useful Resources => Topic started by: Zhenya on September 25, 2018, 05:25:58 AM
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Hello! My name is Zhenya. I live and work in Kiev. I have been providing interpretation services since graduation from the university so have some experience(8+) on my back. Mostly I am helping with business negotiations but sometimes personal issues also occur. I do not know whether its properly to advertise here as I am newcomer. But I will tell you why I decided to join. Recently I was invited for the dating meeting in the role of interpreter but instead of the girl there was an agency lady there so I didnt understand my role because she already spoke normal English. But afterwards I got it-just to cow the man, to get as much money of them as possible. I think this in unfair to people who really fly over oceans to meet here a soulmate.
So, if you need a person here who can help you and whom you can trust, just address me. And in overall I think that before meeting someone you just need to get a feel of the country, to understand its values. First -see and then-conquer.
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Zheyna,
Welcome to RUA!
Your services are for some members needed. For others who have been to Kiev useful. And for a larger group of members who have never been to Kiev extremely insightful.
Why not start a simple blog type thread about day to day activities and life in Kiev. Topics could be where the 'region' that you live is is like, where did you grow up, cooking dinner, going to the center, finding a bargain, arguing about the gas bill and what ever else happens in life.
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Hello! My name is Zhenya. I live and work in Kiev. I have been providing interpretation services since graduation from the university so have some experience(8+) on my back. Mostly I am helping with business negotiations but sometimes personal issues also occur. I do not know whether its properly to advertise here as I am newcomer. But I will tell you why I decided to join. Recently I was invited for the dating meeting in the role of interpreter but instead of the girl there was an agency lady there so I didnt understand my role because she already spoke normal English. But afterwards I got it-just to cow the man, to get as much money of them as possible. I think this in unfair to people who really fly over oceans to meet here a soulmate.
So, if you need a person here who can help you and whom you can trust, just address me. And in overall I think that before meeting someone you just need to get a feel of the country, to understand its values. First -see and then-conquer.
Hello Zhenya welcome to the site!
Just as a polite FYI you should be very careful about saying that you have “experience on my back”. I really don’t think you realize what you accidentally said there.
Best wishes!
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Hello! My name is Zhenya. I live and work in Kiev. I have been providing interpretation services since graduation from the university so have some experience(8+) on my back. Mostly I am helping with business negotiations but sometimes personal issues also occur. I do not know whether its properly to advertise here as I am newcomer. But I will tell you why I decided to join. Recently I was invited for the dating meeting in the role of interpreter but instead of the girl there was an agency lady there so I didnt understand my role because she already spoke normal English. But afterwards I got it-just to cow the man, to get as much money of them as possible. I think this in unfair to people who really fly over oceans to meet here a soulmate.
So, if you need a person here who can help you and whom you can trust, just address me. And in overall I think that before meeting someone you just need to get a feel of the country, to understand its values. First -see and then-conquer.
Hello Zhenya welcome to the site!
Just as a polite FYI you should be very careful about saying that you have “experience on my back”. I really don’t think you realize what you accidentally said there.
Best wishes!
Learn the language but not the slang or folklore ????.
Welcome to the site z.
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Thank you for your corrections as to the use of words:) That is why you are native speakers! Much appreciated!
As for the blog or something like that, I would like to say that I am not a blog runner and this is actually my first forum I have ever been to. I would prefer to have "question-answer" mode rather.
My main message here is to say that Ukrainian women are warm-hearted and intelligent and deserve to be viewed not as good housewives as it goes in the world of bride agencies but first of all women with heart.
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Good morning again! Yesterday was helping to register new life:) Met wonderful coouple-he is an American children psychologist and she is Ukrainian woman and their newly born Daniel! While we were getting the very first passport for their baby we had a chat and I found out that Americans are not travellers at all. He was so surprised that we love to travel so much and do it quite ofter. But for them its just 2 weeks in a year maximum. I was really surprised at this info. Is it really so? And why?
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Good morning again! Yesterday was helping to register new life:) Met wonderful coouple-he is an American children psychologist and she is Ukrainian woman and their newly born Daniel! While we were getting the very first passport for their baby we had a chat and I found out that Americans are not travellers at all. He was so surprised that we love to travel so much and do it quite ofter. But for them its just 2 weeks in a year maximum. I was really surprised at this info. Is it really so? And why?
Yes, in a broad sense American's do not travel. I suspect American's as a developed nation have one the lowest percentages of citizens with an international passports in the world. There are exceptions and those you read about.
Why, not entirely sure. There is a 'blonde' joke about Wendy who visited Europe for the first time. Her friend Judy asked 'did she like it'?
No she admitted, 'there were so many foreigners'.
Most North American participants on RUA are outliers as we are not afraid of travel.
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The size of the country and distances must be a factor but yes I find it an odd situation. I love the fact that from the U.K, we’re only an hour or two away from so many different countries and cultures.
I just booked a last minute deal to fly to Mallorca for a long weekend, Friday to Tuesday. £73 return and a villa with pool in Cala D’or on Airbnb for £67 a night. Being based in Europe is great!
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By law, only 2 weeks of vacation is required to be given in the US. Among the developed nations the US has very sparse required benefits given by the employer. Several companies offer better benefits at their discretion, to be more socially accommodating or to compete for better talent.
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By law, only 2 weeks of vacation is required to be given in the US. Among the developed nations the US has very sparse required benefits given by the employer. Several companies offer better benefits at their discretion, to be more socially accommodating or to compete for better talent.
Having only this year gone back into full employment from being self employed for the last 30 years , I must say I am quite enjoying the feeling of sitting on a beach and someone else still paying me :chuckle:
with 30 days annual leave and 8 days national holidays, gives me more than I was taking in the past few years of self employment
I also get the added bonus of time off in lieu (Toil) so any extra hours worked are given back to me as extra to the above.
So far this year 45 days paid holiday in total including toil :thumbsup:
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Good morning again! Yesterday was helping to register new life:) Met wonderful coouple-he is an American children psychologist and she is Ukrainian woman and their newly born Daniel! While we were getting the very first passport for their baby we had a chat and I found out that Americans are not travellers at all. He was so surprised that we love to travel so much and do it quite ofter. But for them its just 2 weeks in a year maximum. I was really surprised at this info. Is it really so? And why?
Yes, in a broad sense American's do not travel. I suspect American's as a developed nation have one the lowest percentages of citizens with an international passports in the world. There are exceptions and those you read about.
Why, not entirely sure. There is a 'blonde' joke about Wendy who visited Europe for the first time. Her friend Judy asked 'did she like it'?
No she admitted, 'there were so many foreigners'.
Most North American participants on RUA are outliers as we are not afraid of travel.
Thanks for the joke:)
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The size of the country and distances must be a factor but yes I find it an odd situation. I love the fact that from the U.K, we’re only an hour or two away from so many different countries and cultures.
I just booked a last minute deal to fly to Mallorca for a long weekend, Friday to Tuesday. £73 return and a villa with pool in Cala D’or on Airbnb for £67 a night. Being based in Europe is great!
Indeed, being in Europe is wonderful. And actually in Ukraine we have the center of Europe- I mean geographical one-that is geodetic sign near village Dilove (Zakarpattya region)!
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By law, only 2 weeks of vacation is required to be given in the US. Among the developed nations the US has very sparse required benefits given by the employer. Several companies offer better benefits at their discretion, to be more socially accommodating or to compete for better talent.
In Ukraine we have 24 calendar days off as vacation and there are also public and religious holidays. But, we Ukrainians, like even just to go somewhere on weekends. Sometimes 2 days off can feel as a good weeks rest. Of course it depends upon the company you are in.
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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.
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It wilL surprise some the third closest border of the United States is Russia.
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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.
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I know a old lady in her 80s in my state who said that she has never gone outside of the state where she grew up for her entire life. And others who are traveling all around every year. It depends on the person's wish to travel, how much they can spend, how much time they can go on vacation, etc that determine if they do much leisure travelling. Now the concept of staycation is becoming popular.
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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.
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I know a old lady in her 80s in my state who said that she has never gone outside of the state where she grew up for her entire life. And others who are traveling all around every year. It depends on the person's wish to travel, how much they can spend, how much time they can go on vacation, etc that determine if they do much leisure travelling. Now the concept of staycation is becoming popular.
I think its boring just to be in your place- it doesnt give you the opportunity to feel and see around and to extend your horizons as well. But, of course, it all depends.
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that's due to Alaska but realistically it's a 9-11 hour flight from USA to Moscow.
Not everyone flies to Moscow ... US West Coast flights can route to E.Siberia / Vladivostok, etc., via Beijing, Seoul. etc....
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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.
I've been to totally empty central Wyoming and to crowded New York City. Most people are concentrated in regions where cell tower service is available (large city areas). There are people living in remote rural locations, but it will be difficult to locate services and businesses. Because this is a nation of immigrants, there are more ethnic specific businesses than in other parts of the world.
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I know a old lady in her 80s in my state who said that she has never gone outside of the state where she grew up for her entire life. And others who are traveling all around every year. It depends on the person's wish to travel, how much they can spend, how much time they can go on vacation, etc that determine if they do much leisure travelling. Now the concept of staycation is becoming popular.
I think its boring just to be in your place- it doesnt give you the opportunity to feel and see around and to extend your horizons as well. But, of course, it all depends.
I spoke to the old lady about her age and that she should "see the world" before her time is up. She just chuckled and was not too concerned about traveling. There are people here who mostly live in one local region all of their life. I have been living in the same area since I was an infant. But, I have visited over 40 of the 50 states and gone overseas too. Your perspective will be different if you see other cultures. Otherwise, your outlook could end up similar to the "rednecks". :duh: (:) :chuckle:
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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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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.
Also Killer Whales. And Polar Bears. No one messes with the Coca Cola controlled Polar Bears.
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I know a old lady in her 80s in my state who said that she has never gone outside of the state where she grew up for her entire life. And others who are traveling all around every year. It depends on the person's wish to travel, how much they can spend, how much time they can go on vacation, etc that determine if they do much leisure travelling. Now the concept of staycation is becoming popular.
I think its boring just to be in your place- it doesnt give you the opportunity to feel and see around and to extend your horizons as well. But, of course, it all depends.
I spoke to the old lady about her age and that she should "see the world" before her time is up. She just chuckled and was not too concerned about traveling. There are people here who mostly live in one local region all of their life. I have been living in the same area since I was an infant. But, I have visited over 40 of the 50 states and gone overseas too. Your perspective will be different if you see other cultures. Otherwise, your outlook could end up similar to the "rednecks". :duh: (:) :chuckle:
However it doesnt mean that here also all population likes to travel. Older generations prefer to sit on their land but they assume that they know the world better because they watch TV :o But young Ukrainians love to travel and find something new for themselves.
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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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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.
The only reason I have been to Alaska is military.
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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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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/
Let us not touch the politics. It is a very sensitive topic. I am for peace and no war. Any country on Earth can be a wonderful destination.
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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 :)
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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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 :)
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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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 :)
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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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 :)
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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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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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.
Google: Vinny Puh... its definately russian and very funny
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Mark: "...as I recall there were Russian made analogs for both."
Nalle Puh
Nu Pogodi
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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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And its actually a good question-who were the first creators and who made the analogs :reading:
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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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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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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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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 :)
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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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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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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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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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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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 :)
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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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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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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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
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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
That would be me. Hopefully someday you can visit the Boeing Aircraft plant in Everett, Washington state which is still the largest building in the World according to Guinness (at least it was about 7 years ago).
Nearby is a very good Combat Aircraft Museum with some historical aircraft, a private collection of Paul Allen. Both places merit a visit.
https://www.toursnorthwest.com/tour/boeing-factory/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_tzmwZT63QIVibfsCh1L_gb1EAAYAiAAEgJoQvD_BwE
https://www.google.com/search?q=flight+and+aircraft+museum+everett+wa&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=443705703693705156
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The Future of Flight Aviation Center is in a different location than the Boeing plant however if you pay for a Boeing tour you start at the FoFAC and it’s included in the price.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_of_Flight_Aviation_Center_%26_Boeing_Tour
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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
Definitely an interesting place to visit. The assemblage of aircraft sprawled about is amazing. Some amazing late Soviet era aircraft as well as missiles and bombs. There are aircraft that you wonder can that get off the ground. You can even take public transport, a bus there. But do it on a warm day, a cold and raw day it is exposed and unpleasant.
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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
Definitely an interesting place to visit. The assemblage of aircraft sprawled about is amazing. Some amazing late Soviet era aircraft as well as missiles and bombs. There are aircraft that you wonder can that get off the ground. You can even take public transport, a bus there. But do it on a warm day, a cold and raw day it is exposed and unpleasant.
Yes, its always windy there so better to be at least in the sun.
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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
That would be me. Hopefully someday you can visit the Boeing Aircraft plant in Everett, Washington state which is still the largest building in the World according to Guinness (at least it was about 7 years ago).
Nearby is a very good Combat Aircraft Museum with some historical aircraft, a private collection of Paul Allen. Both places merit a visit.
https://www.toursnorthwest.com/tour/boeing-factory/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_tzmwZT63QIVibfsCh1L_gb1EAAYAiAAEgJoQvD_BwE
https://www.google.com/search?q=flight+and+aircraft+museum+everett+wa&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=443705703693705156
Thanks for the idea-maybe some day :thumbsup: We also have Antonov aircraft manufacturer so probably it will be my next visit.
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If you find time please look at Little Nemo (in Slumberland), by W. McCray. His influence extends for generations strongly influencing Calvin & Hobbs author B. Watterson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Nemo
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9C%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%9D%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE:_%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B2_%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5_%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2
The Russian link is about a Japanese film featuring Little Nemo.
A fair number are on the Internet.
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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
That would be me. Hopefully someday you can visit the Boeing Aircraft plant in Everett, Washington state which is still the largest building in the World according to Guinness (at least it was about 7 years ago).
Nearby is a very good Combat Aircraft Museum with some historical aircraft, a private collection of Paul Allen. Both places merit a visit.
https://www.toursnorthwest.com/tour/boeing-factory/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_tzmwZT63QIVibfsCh1L_gb1EAAYAiAAEgJoQvD_BwE
https://www.google.com/search?q=flight+and+aircraft+museum+everett+wa&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=443705703693705156
Thanks for the idea-maybe some day :thumbsup: We also have Antonov aircraft manufacturer so probably it will be my next visit.
Have you been able to travel around W. Europe yet?
Have you been anywhere in the USA yet?
As a translator do you speak any other languages besides English?
Thank you for being on our forum, it’s very refreshing to have a new lady visit.
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If you find time please look at Little Nemo (in Slumberland), by W. McCray. His influence extends for generations strongly influencing Calvin & Hobbs author B. Watterson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Nemo
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9C%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8C%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%9D%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE:_%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B2_%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5_%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2
The Russian link is about a Japanese film featuring Little Nemo.
A fair number are on the Internet.
Yes, this one I have watched already :)
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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
That would be me. Hopefully someday you can visit the Boeing Aircraft plant in Everett, Washington state which is still the largest building in the World according to Guinness (at least it was about 7 years ago).
Nearby is a very good Combat Aircraft Museum with some historical aircraft, a private collection of Paul Allen. Both places merit a visit.
https://www.toursnorthwest.com/tour/boeing-factory/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_tzmwZT63QIVibfsCh1L_gb1EAAYAiAAEgJoQvD_BwE
https://www.google.com/search?q=flight+and+aircraft+museum+everett+wa&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari#istate=lrl:iv&rlimm=443705703693705156
Thanks for the idea-maybe some day :thumbsup: We also have Antonov aircraft manufacturer so probably it will be my next visit.
Have you been able to travel around W. Europe yet?
Have you been anywhere in the USA yet?
As a translator do you speak any other languages besides English?
Thank you for being on our forum, it’s very refreshing to have a new lady visit.
So many questions tiphat
1) Yes, I have been to W.Europe. Being a student I lived in Germany for half a year. The last country I have visited was Denmark for my best friends wedding ceremony. I was maid of honor-such a great role :saint: And, in general it was interesting to observe the wedding in other country other than mine.
2)No, never.
3) I also know German but do not practise it too much. Mostly, use English.
For me too-thanks for being active!
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Hi everyone! Such a great Indian summer days we have here so that is no time to be wasted near the computer. Autumn is really golden here and warm. We had 3 days off this time because religious holiday was on Sunday so automatically Monday is off. I reckon its great to have Mondays off-the working week ahead seems much more pleasant. So I managed to visit 2 parks and a zoo. A lot of walking and just enjoying the beauty of the nature. Soon it will be the season of falling leaves which is a bit sad. But in between i am trying to catch sun. And what do you prefer-to spend time outdoors or indoors? And whether this choice depends upon the weather?
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Glad to hear that the warm weather is still In your area. It has become cooler here as the warm air was blown away by Hurricane Michael last week. That allowed the cold weather front to enter from the northwest side of the continent. It snowed in Denver (high elevation city) over the weekend. When it gets very hot or very cold outside, I avoid staying outside for long periods. The moderate climate days in my area are not too many over the year. So I am a more indoors type of person because of the climate. The tree leaves will start changing colors in a few weeks. If all of the trees are evergreens, then it would never change color (except when the trees are dying). Deciduous trees lose their leaves to save on the energy needed to maintain the leaves over the winter season. They then have to rely on large water supplies during the spring season to grow back the leaves. Evergreens never lose their leaves, so they need to maintain them all of the time by using both the spring rains and winter snow melt.
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Glad to hear that the warm weather is still In your area. It has become cooler here as the warm air was blown away by Hurricane Michael last week. That allowed the cold weather front to enter from the northwest side of the continent. It snowed in Denver (high elevation city) over the weekend. When it gets very hot or very cold outside, I avoid staying outside for long periods. The moderate climate days in my area are not too many over the year. So I am a more indoors type of person because of the climate. The tree leaves will start changing colors in a few weeks. If all of the trees are evergreens, then it would never change color (except when the trees are dying). Deciduous trees lose their leaves to save on the energy needed to maintain the leaves over the winter season. They then have to rely on large water supplies during the spring season to grow back the leaves. Evergreens never lose their leaves, so they need to maintain them all of the time by using both the spring rains and winter snow melt.
Hurricanes and snow-unbelievable ??? It seems that we are living on other planets. Sometimes you are just thinking how things are different but on the other side, not so much :) Interesting world we are living in...
Came over such a quote the other day and liked it very much. Probably the essense of life.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson
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Glad to hear that the warm weather is still In your area. It has become cooler here as the warm air was blown away by Hurricane Michael last week. That allowed the cold weather front to enter from the northwest side of the continent. It snowed in Denver (high elevation city) over the weekend. When it gets very hot or very cold outside, I avoid staying outside for long periods. The moderate climate days in my area are not too many over the year. So I am a more indoors type of person because of the climate. The tree leaves will start changing colors in a few weeks. If all of the trees are evergreens, then it would never change color (except when the trees are dying). Deciduous trees lose their leaves to save on the energy needed to maintain the leaves over the winter season. They then have to rely on large water supplies during the spring season to grow back the leaves. Evergreens never lose their leaves, so they need to maintain them all of the time by using both the spring rains and winter snow melt.
Hurricanes and snow-unbelievable ??? It seems that we are living on other planets. Sometimes you are just thinking how things are different but on the other side, not so much :) Interesting world we are living in...
Came over such a quote the other day and liked it very much. Probably the essense of life.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson
H. S. Thompson, WOW! have you read him?
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Glad to hear that the warm weather is still In your area. It has become cooler here as the warm air was blown away by Hurricane Michael last week. That allowed the cold weather front to enter from the northwest side of the continent. It snowed in Denver (high elevation city) over the weekend. When it gets very hot or very cold outside, I avoid staying outside for long periods. The moderate climate days in my area are not too many over the year. So I am a more indoors type of person because of the climate. The tree leaves will start changing colors in a few weeks. If all of the trees are evergreens, then it would never change color (except when the trees are dying). Deciduous trees lose their leaves to save on the energy needed to maintain the leaves over the winter season. They then have to rely on large water supplies during the spring season to grow back the leaves. Evergreens never lose their leaves, so they need to maintain them all of the time by using both the spring rains and winter snow melt.
Hurricanes and snow-unbelievable ??? It seems that we are living on other planets. Sometimes you are just thinking how things are different but on the other side, not so much :) Interesting world we are living in...
Came over such a quote the other day and liked it very much. Probably the essense of life.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson
Much of this country's climate is controlled by geography. Europe needs to get some hurricanes/typhoons, tornados, wildfires, blizzards, flash floods, droughts, and red tides. :) As with the recent hurricane, it was just a tropical depression a few days before it grew into a monster storm. So one day, all is fine and the next all is gone. :snivel:
As for the quote, tell that to the two visitors to the Grand Canyon and Yosemite parks who were taking a selfie and ended up at the bottom of the cliff. :GRAVE:
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Glad to hear that the warm weather is still In your area. It has become cooler here as the warm air was blown away by Hurricane Michael last week. That allowed the cold weather front to enter from the northwest side of the continent. It snowed in Denver (high elevation city) over the weekend. When it gets very hot or very cold outside, I avoid staying outside for long periods. The moderate climate days in my area are not too many over the year. So I am a more indoors type of person because of the climate. The tree leaves will start changing colors in a few weeks. If all of the trees are evergreens, then it would never change color (except when the trees are dying). Deciduous trees lose their leaves to save on the energy needed to maintain the leaves over the winter season. They then have to rely on large water supplies during the spring season to grow back the leaves. Evergreens never lose their leaves, so they need to maintain them all of the time by using both the spring rains and winter snow melt.
Hurricanes and snow-unbelievable ??? It seems that we are living on other planets. Sometimes you are just thinking how things are different but on the other side, not so much :) Interesting world we are living in...
Came over such a quote the other day and liked it very much. Probably the essense of life.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson
Much of this country's climate is controlled by geography. Europe needs to get some hurricanes/typhoons, tornados, wildfires, blizzards, flash floods, droughts, and red tides. :) As with the recent hurricane, it was just a tropical depression a few days before it grew into a monster storm. So one day, all is fine and the next all is gone. :snivel:
As for the quote, tell that to the two visitors to the Grand Canyon and Yosemite parks who were taking a selfie and ended up at the bottom of the cliff. :GRAVE:
Last week there was an hurricane named Leslie that eventually was downgraded to a post tropical cyclone. Just after being downgraded it delivered a direct hit on Portugal and Spain. It was one of the longer lived hurricanes and tropical storms before it made landfall.
A day before a tropical cyclone landed ashore at Yemen, it managed in several hours to do what Saudi Arabia has failed to do for months.
A few years before a post hurricane/cyclone laid waste to Ireland and Southern England.
Presently the Atlantic and Caribbean Sea are calm.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?atlc
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Glad to hear that the warm weather is still In your area. It has become cooler here as the warm air was blown away by Hurricane Michael last week. That allowed the cold weather front to enter from the northwest side of the continent. It snowed in Denver (high elevation city) over the weekend. When it gets very hot or very cold outside, I avoid staying outside for long periods. The moderate climate days in my area are not too many over the year. So I am a more indoors type of person because of the climate. The tree leaves will start changing colors in a few weeks. If all of the trees are evergreens, then it would never change color (except when the trees are dying). Deciduous trees lose their leaves to save on the energy needed to maintain the leaves over the winter season. They then have to rely on large water supplies during the spring season to grow back the leaves. Evergreens never lose their leaves, so they need to maintain them all of the time by using both the spring rains and winter snow melt.
Hurricanes and snow-unbelievable ??? It seems that we are living on other planets. Sometimes you are just thinking how things are different but on the other side, not so much :) Interesting world we are living in...
Came over such a quote the other day and liked it very much. Probably the essense of life.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson
H. S. Thompson, WOW! have you read him?
Not yet-on my list :)
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Glad to hear that the warm weather is still In your area. It has become cooler here as the warm air was blown away by Hurricane Michael last week. That allowed the cold weather front to enter from the northwest side of the continent. It snowed in Denver (high elevation city) over the weekend. When it gets very hot or very cold outside, I avoid staying outside for long periods. The moderate climate days in my area are not too many over the year. So I am a more indoors type of person because of the climate. The tree leaves will start changing colors in a few weeks. If all of the trees are evergreens, then it would never change color (except when the trees are dying). Deciduous trees lose their leaves to save on the energy needed to maintain the leaves over the winter season. They then have to rely on large water supplies during the spring season to grow back the leaves. Evergreens never lose their leaves, so they need to maintain them all of the time by using both the spring rains and winter snow melt.
Hurricanes and snow-unbelievable ??? It seems that we are living on other planets. Sometimes you are just thinking how things are different but on the other side, not so much :) Interesting world we are living in...
Came over such a quote the other day and liked it very much. Probably the essense of life.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson
Much of this country's climate is controlled by geography. Europe needs to get some hurricanes/typhoons, tornados, wildfires, blizzards, flash floods, droughts, and red tides. :) As with the recent hurricane, it was just a tropical depression a few days before it grew into a monster storm. So one day, all is fine and the next all is gone. :snivel:
As for the quote, tell that to the two visitors to the Grand Canyon and Yosemite parks who were taking a selfie and ended up at the bottom of the cliff. :GRAVE:
No, thanks-leave all those weather conditions for yourself. Ukraine has wonderful geographic location and all seasons are beautiful.
Well, I am trying to be optimistic. Sooner or later we all will be there. But the quality of life still depends upon us-whether we want to enjoy it or not.
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Hi, guys! Again working Monday :reading: And autumn holidays in school- a great chance to send kid to grandparents and enjoy some gulps of freedom. Had a wonderful, almost one days walk yesterday along my favorite route in Kiev- from the main square of our country, Maidan Nezalezhnosti to the Dniper river and visited Kiev-Pechersk Lavra caves as well. Kiev is built on hills and from there you can enjoy the wonderful panorama over the other river bank. And now its all still in different colors like on the postcard. And in the evening listened to the street musicians in Podol area-now its second pedestrian zone in Kiev along with Kreshatyk with lots of bars,restarurants,street musicians and a big wheel. I have been to all these places uncountable amount of times but you always want to return and again to make couple of pictures:)
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Hi, guys! Again working Monday :reading: And autumn holidays in school- a great chance to send kid to grandparents and enjoy some gulps of freedom. Had a wonderful, almost one days walk yesterday along my favorite route in Kiev- from the main square of our country, Maidan Nezalezhnosti to the Dniper river and visited Kiev-Pechersk Lavra caves as well. Kiev is built on hills and from there you can enjoy the wonderful panorama over the other river bank. And now its all still in different colors like on the postcard. And in the evening listened to the street musicians in Podol area-now its second pedestrian zone in Kiev along with Kreshatyk with lots of bars,restarurants,street musicians and a big wheel. I have been to all these places uncountable amount of times but you always want to return and again to make couple of pictures:)
Zhenya
I've been to Kiev many times and spent three weeks in Western Ukraine (Chernivtsi, Lvov, Khotyn, Bukovel etc) a few months ago, but it is 11 years since I was last at Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, my wife and I are going to try and get there again and see more of Kiev and spend more time actually in the city next time we are there, lovely city!
Chris
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Hi, Chris!
You have also been to picteresque places-Western Ukraine is great too. But come and visit Kiev again-the city deserves returning to it!
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I have been to kiev maidan. Globus. The underground monastary. Wonderful city. Too bad i cant go back
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Hi, Markje! But why cannot you return?
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Its Wednesday but I was invited to the barbeque in the park nearby- its great to close the season of barbeques in autumn and say hello to winter ones ;D
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Hi, Markje! But why cannot you return?
Because my wife is from crimea. We travelled to crimea through moscow and i do not want to deal with the border-hassle of ukraine
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Hi, Markje! But why cannot you return?
Because my wife is from crimea. We travelled to crimea through moscow and i do not want to deal with the border-hassle of ukraine
Yes, I can understand you-its all politics and above life of normal people!
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Hello again! Was silent for a while-got ill and had to endeavour all the nuances of our healthcare system. It is now in the stage of reforms. Of course it needs changing to become more modernized but at the same time they are changing it without having no proper infrstructure behind it. The only thing which I liked is that you can make an appointment with doctors online. But now you are connected just to one therapist (its first level) and only this doctor can send you to more specialized ones.
Do you like your healthcare systems?
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Your health care access sounds similar to HMO plans in this country. The Primary doctor has to refer you to specialist doctors before you can go for a visit. The insurance company determines if you can receive medical treatment from a certain doctor or facility. If they say no, you can appeal, but no guarantee that you will win.
We have some who want to have "Medicare for all" which would make the Government the majority stakeholder in health care for everyone. Something possibly similar to what Canada and some European countries have.
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But... in our case we do not have any medical insurance at all. I mean, in general, on state level. But of course there are private. So, this market is on developing stage here. And hopefully, for the better :)
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Having some kind of a gatekeeper is about the only way to avoid specialists being overrun by people with complaints not relevant to the specialty.
Of course they can also used as a first line of rationing when resources are not available.
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This makes sense on the one hand but on the other if I know that I have problems with nose I would prefer going to specialist rather than to therapist and then doing this circles. And also waiting time increases.
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This makes sense on the one hand but on the other if I know that I have problems with nose I would prefer going to specialist rather than to therapist and then doing this circles. And also waiting time increases.
This is the one complaint that I often hear from the people in Canada. Long waiting for non-emergency medical service.
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This makes sense on the one hand but on the other if I know that I have problems with nose I would prefer going to specialist rather than to therapist and then doing this circles. And also waiting time increases.
We have a similar system here in NL. The GP will deal with the most common and "simple" problems, if additional expertise is needed you'll be referred to a specialist. Is it ideal? No, however it does limit the overall costs of the healthcare, because the GP receives a fixed amount per patient/year and the specialists cost a lot more. Lots of the common health problems such as colds etc your body is capable of dealing with itself when you give it a little time.
What I've seen from a lot of FSU people is that they are used to get "medication" from the doctor, even for a simple cold, while here the GP would let you "sit it out" and let your body deal with it. Often this is being seen by FSU people as not being a proper treatment because they didn't get any "medicine".
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This makes sense on the one hand but on the other if I know that I have problems with nose I would prefer going to specialist rather than to therapist and then doing this circles. And also waiting time increases.
We have a similar system here in NL. The GP will deal with the most common and "simple" problems, if additional expertise is needed you'll be referred to a specialist. Is it ideal? No, however it does limit the overall costs of the healthcare, because the GP receives a fixed amount per patient/year and the specialists cost a lot more. Lots of the common health problems such as colds etc your body is capable of dealing with itself when you give it a little time.
What I've seen from a lot of FSU people is that they are used to get "medication" from the doctor, even for a simple cold, while here the GP would let you "sit it out" and let your body deal with it. Often this is being seen by FSU people as not being a proper treatment because they didn't get any "medicine".
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Each medical issue is often treated differently if you are seen by a GP versus a specialist. I have a relative who was diagnosed with lung cancer (a non-smoker) in an advanced stage. The GP just first gave her a regimen of medications to deal with her respiratory issues and not doing any X-rays or scans. It is probably a "nagging cough" that you have. Just take some medicine. Later had to have a part of the lung cut away. Tumors appeared in the brain, backbone, and other organs. Now on chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy. Waiting it out and following the GP suggestions are NOT the correct course of action. >:( :(
Over twenty years ago, I contracted what appeared to be the common cold. I thought that I could just get some rest and beat the bug. I slept for over a week and took off from work. I got strep throat which migrated up my nasal passage and caused inflammation of my sinuses which also eroded some tissue in one of my nostrils. The infection moved further up my sinuses resulting in a vomiting reflex whenever I consumed anything. I got antibiotics to treat my illness after I finally called a doctor. Unfortunately, whenever I took the capsule, I vomited it back out in a few seconds. I had to get a prescription of an anti-vomiting drug to finally be able to swallow the antibiotic and not vomit. So "sitting it out" and let my body deal with it was NOT the correct course of action in my case. :duh:
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In health there is no sitting out-you need to deal immediately or even some simple cold can lead to futher complications.
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Guys, we have bad news here- In Ukraine (but on some territories close to Russia border) martial law will be introduced from tomorrow and last for 30 days because of aggression from Russian side. It is for the first time in the history of our independence and nobody knows exactly how it all will work. Hopefully it wont lead to war-however only a match is enough to start a new war. We all ned peace. My granddads survived through wars and war means just losses-nobody wins.
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Guys, we have bad news here- In Ukraine (but on some territories close to Russia border) martial law will be introduced from tomorrow and last for 30 days because of aggression from Russian side. It is for the first time in the history of our independence and nobody knows exactly how it all will work. Hopefully it wont lead to war-however only a match is enough to start a new war. We all ned peace. My granddads survived through wars and war means just losses-nobody wins.
So sorry to hear about this situation. My hopes are high that everyone can keep their cool and the condition will not escalate further.
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What is the aggression to which you refer?
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What is the aggression to which you refer?
because of aggression from Russian side.
Andrew, Having challenges reading.
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Russians attacked our ships in Kerch Strait, our sailors were wounded... That is how it all started again. And yes-hopefully the situation gets better somehow.
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Russians attacked our ships in Kerch Strait, our sailors were wounded... That is how it all started again. And yes-hopefully the situation gets better somehow.
We do have a topic on this: http://ruadventures.com/forum/index.php/topic,27661.msg488260.html#msg488260
And as you will see there, it isnt quite as you say.
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Russians attacked our ships in Kerch Strait, our sailors were wounded... That is how it all started again. And yes-hopefully the situation gets better somehow.
We do have a topic on this: http://ruadventures.com/forum/index.php/topic,27661.msg488260.html#msg488260
And as you will see there, it isnt quite as you say.
According to ? .... The Kremlin ..and a few 'westerners' who may benefit from such bizarre stances ? ....
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Well, everyone has its own opinion on that.And how news are made in this world, we also know. Ukraine never started first-Russians did it always. They always escalate. And if somebody calls us brotherhood nations-its completely uncorrect info. We are very different. But I wouldnt like to touch politics-it is very sensitive topic. I am for peace and thats it.
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Well, everyone has its own opinion on that.And how news are made in this world, we also know. Ukraine never started first-Russians did it always. They always escalate. And if somebody calls us brotherhood nations-its completely uncorrect info. We are very different. But I wouldnt like to touch politics-it is very sensitive topic. I am for peace and thats it.
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I am for peace and thats it.
Thats a statement I can agree with.
Wouldn't it also be nice if governments respected the outcomes of the 'will of the people' when polled and not go on anyway with unpopular plans?
Happened in multiple occasions the public was polled and the gov't did it anyway (4x so far in Netherlands).
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Guys, so far everything is calm here which is good. People are rushing and preparing for Chrismas and New Year. I hope it will continue like this. Myself already in Christmas mood-yesterday participated in the workshop for making hand-made Christmas card. For me New Year is always associated with mandarines (their aroma) and snowflakes in the window. And for you? What is your New Year aroma?
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Guys, so far everything is calm here which is good. People are rushing and preparing for Chrismas and New Year. I hope it will continue like this. Myself already in Christmas mood-yesterday participated in the workshop for making hand-made Christmas card. For me New Year is always associated with mandarines (their aroma) and snowflakes in the window. And for you? What is your New Year aroma?
For myself what really puts me in the mood for Christmas is walking around inside of a large shopping Mall, I love all of the Christmas decorations, the crowds of people and especially the Christmas music.
I might take a trip up into the mountains because I also like snow, it puts me in a festive mood. :thumbsup:
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Guys, so far everything is calm here which is good. People are rushing and preparing for Chrismas and New Year. I hope it will continue like this. Myself already in Christmas mood-yesterday participated in the workshop for making hand-made Christmas card. For me New Year is always associated with mandarines (their aroma) and snowflakes in the window. And for you? What is your New Year aroma?
For myself what really puts me in the mood for Christmas is walking around inside of a large shopping Mall, I love all of the Christmas decorations, the crowds of people and especially the Christmas music.
I might take a trip up into the mountains because I also like snow, it puts me in a festive mood. :thumbsup:
That sounds good! Enjoy this great time! We also have a tradition to meet with friends to eat ice-cream and if snow allows,sledging down the hills:)
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Guys, so far everything is calm here which is good. People are rushing and preparing for Chrismas and New Year. I hope it will continue like this. Myself already in Christmas mood-yesterday participated in the workshop for making hand-made Christmas card. For me New Year is always associated with mandarines (their aroma) and snowflakes in the window. And for you? What is your New Year aroma?
For myself what really puts me in the mood for Christmas is walking around inside of a large shopping Mall, I love all of the Christmas decorations, the crowds of people and especially the Christmas music.
I might take a trip up into the mountains because I also like snow, it puts me in a festive mood. :thumbsup:
That sounds good! Enjoy this great time! We also have a tradition to meet with friends to eat ice-cream and if snow allows, sledding down the hills:)
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As boys the favorite activity of my brother and I was to go down a local hill on large inner tubes. This video is on Snoqualmie pass pretty close to the small town I grew up in. Afterwards we would go into the ski lodge and get some hot chocolate!
This is from Stevens Pass, actually even closer to the small city I grew up in.
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city in the USA.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
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Guys, so far everything is calm here which is good. People are rushing and preparing for Chrismas and New Year. I hope it will continue like this. Myself already in Christmas mood-yesterday participated in the workshop for making hand-made Christmas card. For me New Year is always associated with mandarines (their aroma) and snowflakes in the window. And for you? What is your New Year aroma?
For myself what really puts me in the mood for Christmas is walking around inside of a large shopping Mall, I love all of the Christmas decorations, the crowds of people and especially the Christmas music.
I might take a trip up into the mountains because I also like snow, it puts me in a festive mood. :thumbsup:
That sounds good! Enjoy this great time! We also have a tradition to meet with friends to eat ice-cream and if snow allows, sledding down the hills:)
Yep, know this song by heart :party0011:
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As boys the favorite activity of my brother and I was to go down a local hill on large inner tubes. This video is on Snoqualmie pass pretty close to the small town I grew up in. Afterwards we would go into the ski lodge and get some hot chocolate!
This is from Stevens Pass, actually even closer to the small city I grew up in.
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Arent you not still a boy inside? Repeat this adventures! Its really cool. Of course we do it here when dark and when kids are out of the hills :)
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city in the USA.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
Thanks for sharing this! Soon we will have also our main Christmas tree put on Sofievska square with all the lights on! This year they promise illumination like north lights so no need to visit Finnland or Norway to catch them. However its still my dream :)
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city in the USA.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
Thanks for sharing this! Soon we will have also our main Christmas tree put on Sofievska square with all the lights on! This year they promise illumination like north lights so no need to visit Finnland or Norway to catch them. However its still my dream :)
This sounds very nice, must be very beautiful. I hope you enjoy the festivities. I hear that Kiev is beautiful and picturesque.
I’ve been to Sweden but not the other two. Pretty soon your dream to visit those nearby countries will come true!
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city in the USA.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
Thanks for sharing this! Soon we will have also our main Christmas tree put on Sofievska square with all the lights on! This year they promise illumination like north lights so no need to visit Finnland or Norway to catch them. However its still my dream :)
This sounds very nice, must be very beautiful. I hope you enjoy the festivities. I hear that Kiev is beautiful and picturesque.
I’ve been to Sweden but not the other two. Pretty soon your dream to visit those nearby countries will come true!
Do I sense love is in the air? Confederate and mmmmmmm just saying just saying.. :thumbsup:
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
Thanks for sharing this! Soon we will have also our main Christmas tree put on Sofievska square with all the lights on! This year they promise illumination like north lights so no need to visit Finnland or Norway to catch them. However its still my dream :)
This sounds very nice, must be very beautiful. I hope you enjoy the festivities. I hear that Kiev is beautiful and picturesque.
I’ve been to Sweden but not the other two. Pretty soon your dream to visit those nearby countries will come true!
Do I sense love is in the air? Confederate and mmmmmmm just saying just saying.. :thumbsup:
Don’t be ridiculous she would cut my gonads off and feed to the sharks! :laugh:
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city in the USA.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
Thanks for sharing this! Soon we will have also our main Christmas tree put on Sofievska square with all the lights on! This year they promise illumination like north lights so no need to visit Finnland or Norway to catch them. However its still my dream :)
This sounds very nice, must be very beautiful. I hope you enjoy the festivities. I hear that Kiev is beautiful and picturesque.
I’ve been to Sweden but not the other two. Pretty soon your dream to visit those nearby countries will come true!
I will try to make pics for you when return back from my trip. Yes, aurora borealis is on the waiting list:)
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Send me a box of Aplets and Cotlets from Cashmere. :thumbsup:
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
Thanks for sharing this! Soon we will have also our main Christmas tree put on Sofievska square with all the lights on! This year they promise illumination like north lights so no need to visit Finnland or Norway to catch them. However its still my dream :)
This sounds very nice, must be very beautiful. I hope you enjoy the festivities. I hear that Kiev is beautiful and picturesque.
I’ve been to Sweden but not the other two. Pretty soon your dream to visit those nearby countries will come true!
Do I sense love is in the air? Confederate and mmmmmmm just saying just saying.. :thumbsup:
Don’t be ridiculous she would cut my gonads off and feed to the sharks! :laugh:
Its ok!! no need to be shy..so when did you say you was fling to Ukraine???? :thumbsup:
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This is a video of the famous city Leavenworth, Washington state. It's about 1 hour from where I grew up. It has been voted the most Christmassy city.
An even better video of Leavenworth, showing the Christmas lights coming on (about half-way through).
Thanks for sharing this! Soon we will have also our main Christmas tree put on Sofievska square with all the lights on! This year they promise illumination like north lights so no need to visit Finnland or Norway to catch them. However its still my dream :)
This sounds very nice, must be very beautiful. I hope you enjoy the festivities. I hear that Kiev is beautiful and picturesque.
I’ve been to Sweden but not the other two. Pretty soon your dream to visit those nearby countries will come true!
Do I sense love is in the air? Confederate and mmmmmmm just saying just saying.. :thumbsup:
Don’t be ridiculous she would cut my gonads off and feed to the sharks! :laugh:
But gently tiphat Wish you all miracles on this Christmas Eve! :saint: Now we in Ukraine also celebrate catholic Xmas and it was made a day off.
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Merry Xmas .
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Hello,gentlemen! I wanted to share some photos of Kiev Christmas tree but didnt find out how to add here pics (insert image seems not to be working). Any help?
A lot of snow here-real white Christmas. And finally martial law has been suspended.
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Hello,gentlemen! I wanted to share some photos of Kiev Christmas tree but didnt find out how to add here pics (insert image seems not to be working). Any help?
A lot of snow here-real white Christmas. And finally martial law has been suspended.
This is simple: https://imgbb.com/
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Manny, when writing a post, below the box is "Attachments and other options" but it doesn't allow for attachments. Is that feature disabled? Some people probably prefer that method to show photos
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Manny, when writing a post, below the box is "Attachments and other options" but it doesn't allow for attachments. Is that feature disabled? Some people probably prefer that method to show photos
Yes, its disabled. The answer is money really, Billy. Long topic here (http://ruadventures.com/forum/index.php/topic,22635.0.html).
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Hello to everyone in New Year already! Wishing you new heights and new possibilities! So, no photos then-come and see Kiev with your own eyes :)
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Even an 'idiot' can upload photos to this site - without taking up space here...
A free photo hosting alternative to Manny's suggestion
https://imgur.com/ (https://imgur.com/)
Once you've uploaded an image - it's just a question of copying and pasting the BB Code link ....
(https://i.imgur.com/BlmXux1.jpg)
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Thanks for the insights! Holidays are off and the main Christmas tree is off too. We have a nice light frosty weather, ideal for sledging down the hills. But the soul is already waiting for spring and green color around. Probably in spring Kiev is the most beatiful.
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Happy St.Valentines to everyone! Find your true love,inspire and support each other :)
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Happy St.Valentines to everyone! Find your true love,inspire and support each other :)
Happy Valentines day to you too Zhenya! It would be hard for me to find true love and inspiration here. I'm just not into men but if someone wants to support me, I won't resist!
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Who searches, will always find. Or sometimes it comes even if you do not search it. Love is a great thing!
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Hello in spring to everyone! Busy working and at the same time trying to catch the moments-enjoying stroll in my lovely Kiev. Last Sunday we had elections of the President and there were a lot of observers from all over the world. Kiev was full of English speakers who also took this as a good opportunity to see our beautiful capital. But still Kiev is not in full blossom. That will be in May :)
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Hello, gentlemen! It was a long time that I wasnt here. But so far on quarantine have some spare time. How are you all? How do your survive the lockdown?
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Hello Zhenya, whats the situation for you in Ukraine at the moment?
In the UK we are in lockdown pretty much and many businesses are closed and many people at home.
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Hello Zhenya, whats the situation for you in Ukraine at the moment?
In the UK we are in lockdown pretty much and many businesses are closed and many people at home.
Hello Manny! Locked in Kiev. Our govenment has set quarantine until April 24th. No transport in and out of the country-I mean public. By car I suppose its still possible at certain border points. Since this Monday its obligatory to wear mouthmasks when you go out and the areas of going out are restricted as well. Probably I need to rent a dog to go out:) Or to mask my cat to pretend a dog :8) Only food shops and drugstores are opened. Of course critical businesses are working. Private business also working if they have work, also from home. Kids do distance learning.
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How do your survive the lockdown?
I run two businesses, construction has slowed down but not stopped but computer sales has increased. How's your business? How is the Ukraine government helping it's citizens with money at this time?
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How do your survive the lockdown?
I run two businesses, construction has slowed down but not stopped but computer sales has increased. How's your business? How is the Ukraine government helping it's citizens with money at this time?
I can imagine that laptops and computers are on now because everyone is on distance working. My translation work continues but with other projects I need live meetings so as for now impossible.
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The government took off some taxes for businesses and thats it. A lot of people are sitting without work now.
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Which part of Kiev are you in?
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Schevchenkovskii district
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Schevchenkovskii district
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Our apartment is on Blv Shevchenko..... ;D
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World is small enough :)
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World is small enough :)
Yes.
We love to go walking in Park Shevchenko.
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Now walking in the parks is prohibited unless you have the dog to walk:)
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Now walking in the parks is prohibited unless you have the dog to walk:)
Not in Kiev now but hopefully will be able to come in the summer.
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Now walking in the parks is prohibited unless you have the dog to walk:)
Not in Kiev now but hopefully will be able to come in the summer.
Same here, my wife & sons have flying tickets to Crimea beginning of July. Hopefully all will be resolved by then.
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Now walking in the parks is prohibited unless you have the dog to walk:)
Not in Kiev now but hopefully will be able to come in the summer.
Same here, my wife & sons have flying tickets to Crimea beginning of July. Hopefully all will be resolved by then.
Had you bought the tickets already before CV or gone out on a limb and bought now?
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Had you bought the tickets already before CV or gone out on a limb and bought now?
I usually buy them in November (in tihs case 2019) . That seems to be the cheapest date. Of course with Corona going on I could have waited but who knew :)
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Now walking in the parks is prohibited unless you have the dog to walk:)
Not in Kiev now but hopefully will be able to come in the summer.
Same here, my wife & sons have flying tickets to Crimea beginning of July. Hopefully all will be resolved by then.
Maybe you should tie them down so they don't escape out the window tiphat
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Now walking in the parks is prohibited unless you have the dog to walk:)
Not in Kiev now but hopefully will be able to come in the summer.
Same here, my wife & sons have flying tickets to Crimea beginning of July. Hopefully all will be resolved by then.
I do hope you will manage to travel in those dates. I already see tickets on sale from Kiev from 25.04.
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Happy yesterdays Easter to you and your families! Share how you spent it-in online mode? My Easter is coming this weekend and the government asks to stay at home and not to visit churches. Some churches will do online service. And there is a tradition to bless certain pie called paska with the holy water at the church and as this year it seems not to be possible our postal service offered delivery of already blessed paskas to your address which is nice. Sometimes such crises help people be more inventive.
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Here the quarantine is prolonged today until 11.05. And I think there wont be any school until September maybe only for those who have to have their graduate exams. And my trip to Morocco at the end of May has been cancelled already. Better not to plan anything for this summer anymore.