tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post5159127044040718720..comments2024-02-24T15:33:47.064-05:00Comments on Sooo-this-is-me: This Time Last YearSooo-this-is-mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-80546647848750712552008-01-11T09:52:00.000-05:002008-01-11T09:52:00.000-05:00Syrinx I would guess there is not too much skating...Syrinx I would guess there is not too much skating in Africa! You can come to Canada and skate any time you want! Well just not from April to November if you want to skate outdoors!<BR/>Welcome to my blog and thanks for stopping by!Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-8302600074361065812008-01-11T07:52:00.000-05:002008-01-11T07:52:00.000-05:00I love the skating picture. I used to skate a litt...I love the skating picture. I used to skate a little, but ice skating is a rare thing in South Africa. All indooe rinks. I did skate ourdoor while I was on holiday in Canada 10 years ago - I loved it. Trees decorated with Christmas lights and carols playing - it was magic.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366219549445212569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-80096539311225660862008-01-07T14:03:00.000-05:002008-01-07T14:03:00.000-05:00Jess, yes I was warned about the bad areas so I tr...Jess, yes I was warned about the bad areas so I tried to stay out of them. I was in a nice spot in Baltimore but some of my coworkers were in an area where they would not go for a walk. There are areas here where I would not let someone wander into as well, like with every city, only here on a smaller scale. <BR/><BR/>Steven, it was really nice and I'm glad you liked the pics. It was my first time in the States.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-66630106829454155092008-01-06T23:06:00.000-05:002008-01-06T23:06:00.000-05:00DC is a great place to visit. And it never gets st...DC is a great place to visit. And it never gets stale with the ever changing scenery with new buildings and monuments. Great pictures that you have shared. Thanks!Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460856009625389973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-24468602014163316372008-01-06T12:49:00.000-05:002008-01-06T12:49:00.000-05:00I went to college in Baltimore. It, like Washingt...I went to college in Baltimore. It, like Washington, has some lovely areas and some bad areas. The key is to stick to the lovely areas.<BR/><BR/>Washington's architecture and museums certainly are worth the visit, and I think you're right about remembering the importance of its institutions. As our (well, not yours but mine) capital, it affects many aspects of our lives. Reconnecting with that from time to time is a valuable exercise.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542750642334339031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-69703591007675631492008-01-04T22:14:00.000-05:002008-01-04T22:14:00.000-05:00K, I know but I was not really able to see anythin...K, I know but I was not really able to see anything of the museums, that is one of the reasons I want to go back.<BR/><BR/>Psyther, thanks for the rec, I will try to see those if I get to go back. That was one of the things I liked, so much to see and all within walking distance.<BR/><BR/>Matt-cns, just don't play the eh card to a thug, saw a lot of those in the subway.<BR/> I know sometimes I kick myself not to take it for granted in where I live. I forget that until my cousins from out west come here and they want to spend the day down town seeing what I see all the time.<BR/><BR/>Kendall, I'm Canadian so I'm not touching that one, just maybe to say I think Cliton may have sullied some of the offices besides just one lady's dress! ;)<BR/><BR/>Wayne, I really did enjoy it but I was suddenly sent down in one day from work so I had no time to plan anything!<BR/><BR/>Joe, student you say, so that was only fifteen years ago? Hey I'm good to all my friends! ;)<BR/><BR/>Kris, I did not have time for The Mall so maybe next visit. So no snow, but I see that it is cold there. Your like me here then, I should get out more and see more here.<BR/><BR/>DaddyC, thanks I will take you up on that offer if I get the chance to go back.<BR/><BR/>Dit, hey welcome to my little blog! I can't believe your picture on your blog, I was going to put up a photo of a field with cows because I thought that would be something you don't see on a gay blog but you beat me to it!<BR/><BR/>Kevin, I took the train down from Baltimore so I did not have to worry about traffic. Thanks for the warning in future travels however.Sooo-this-is-mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001864616415319712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-22801544422573761422008-01-04T20:15:00.000-05:002008-01-04T20:15:00.000-05:00Love DC...as long as I don't have to drive there! ...Love DC...as long as I don't have to drive there! Oy! The Beltway is quite possibly the scariest freeway with the craziest drivers in the country. Having lived in So. California, I'll never understand why those drivers get such a bad rap when DC harbors the real maniacs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-37348589848003135662008-01-04T12:54:00.000-05:002008-01-04T12:54:00.000-05:00I have never been to DC. But have thought about vi...I have never been to DC. But have thought about visiting. It does look very beautiful. Nice blog.dithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678330315477453133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-9503768156302508282008-01-04T11:06:00.000-05:002008-01-04T11:06:00.000-05:00I'm in DC too and we've been snowless for some tim...I'm in DC too and we've been snowless for some time. Last year we only got a pfft worth. <BR/><BR/>Let me know next time you come down and I'll be happy to give you the insider's tour.Daddy Coolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612652523771740505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-26495546864442517852008-01-04T10:39:00.000-05:002008-01-04T10:39:00.000-05:00No, not a single snow for a few weeks now. You're ...No, not a single snow for a few weeks now. You're right, DC is lovely! I need to see more sites though, been slacking on it a bit. To think, I live walking distance from 'The Mall.'<BR/><BR/>I never imagined I would be living right here in DC, funny how life works out sometimes. Though we're inkling to visit Canada...Topherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735026992863330006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-82623670863044448192008-01-03T17:19:00.000-05:002008-01-03T17:19:00.000-05:00Though a long time ago, I was in grad school in th...Though a long time ago, I was in grad school in the DC area and attended church a a ghetto parish in the District. I loved it! A beautiful city with lots of things for a poor grad student to do. <BR/><BR/>Ah, those were the days.Vic Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194671996997775313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-863475198230877462008-01-03T12:52:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:52:00.000-05:00DC is one of our favs! We've been there, like, a d...DC is one of our favs! We've been there, like, a dozen times!Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308447697581920397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-27412340853363196202008-01-03T12:27:00.000-05:002008-01-03T12:27:00.000-05:00DC is a great city and the White House and Supreme...DC is a great city and the White House and Supreme Court buildings used to be so beautiful, until they were sullied by the Bush dictatorship.TWISIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00162533601029131960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-34098164365299969912008-01-03T08:23:00.000-05:002008-01-03T08:23:00.000-05:00First off, playing the 'eh' card does wonders. Sec...First off, playing the 'eh' card does wonders. <BR/>Second, its quite fascinating to see places we have only seen on tv isn't it, or even those that have such a storied history. I remember actually walking in Ottawa the first time, and just being in awe of the parliament buildings. I had read so much about them, watched them on the TV countless times, so to just see them was breathtaking.Matt in Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761258408150195875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-80341829361526433172008-01-03T03:12:00.000-05:002008-01-03T03:12:00.000-05:00DC is really beautiful...lots of stately architect...DC is really beautiful...lots of stately architecture (obv). If you get a chance to go back, check out the Eastern Market (or anyone checking comments). It is short walk from the capitol and the greene. I went just over year ago last fall to visit a friend in Georgetown...also a very pretty neighborhood to walk around. I agree with you on visiting your capitol (state and national...city hall to get local, too). As much as politics can be frustrating and sensational full of sound bytes, it is important. I was lucky enough to spend 10 days in DC while in grade school studying american gov't, meeting my reps, touring, and sitting in on sessions. The club/bar scene isn't bad either haha now that I'm 21+ of course...thanks for sharing your snapshots...made me pull up some of mine...psytherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037119963363517519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167118023573797856.post-43918220854235852442008-01-03T02:06:00.000-05:002008-01-03T02:06:00.000-05:00I love DC! It is a really cool city and the museum...I love DC! It is a really cool city and the museums are redonkulous!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600947462578924845noreply@blogger.com