tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post2272837559463853782..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Sorry, I don't find it funny!Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-55538986525027165252010-06-01T17:59:39.781-07:002010-06-01T17:59:39.781-07:00I have to admit that one of my favorite films is A...I have to admit that one of my favorite films is Arthur with Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli. There was a shoplifting scene in it that was treating the subject very lightly, but Liza stole a tie for her father's birthday, was caught, and Dudley fell in love. I'm not saying it was ok, but it was funny. John Guilgood comments, "One usually has to go to bowling alley to meet someone of your caliber."BlogMarkBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055243084906096819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-11329551974428422242010-05-14T07:39:22.145-07:002010-05-14T07:39:22.145-07:00Thanks, Paul - but I regret to inform you that my ...Thanks, Paul - but I regret to inform you that my talk of attending Sean's b/day next year was very much tongue-in-cheek. Sorry the playful language obfuscated what I was trying to say. I can tell you that it's actually now 19 years since I've been able to afford any holiday at all, even elsewhere within England. Still, stranger things have happened! (Nevertheless, your warm thoughts are very much appreciated.)Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-67813417631773133242010-05-14T06:06:37.564-07:002010-05-14T06:06:37.564-07:00Just have to tell you that I totally agree with yo...Just have to tell you that I totally agree with your response to my comment. You carried it further, which is what I wanted to do. I consider this a bonus post. The possibility of your being in my area for Wonderboy's birthday next year is exciting. Hope it comes true.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-23499106347048338022010-05-13T08:42:38.360-07:002010-05-13T08:42:38.360-07:00Paul, I DO agree with you entirely. Even stealing ...Paul, I DO agree with you entirely. Even stealing things from other people like their 'time', when they don't make the effort to be at an appointed place at the pre-arranged hour, riles me. Another 'time-steal' is when people crossing the road (and I regret to say it's usually women - maybe it's the different way female brains operate) press for a green light to cross when they don't look first to ascertain if there's traffic coming - and when they see that there isn't any they cross before the green light comes on leaving traffic queuing up for nothing, having stolen all those drivers' times. Ooooh, it's getting me mad all over again! Yes, storekeepers, most especially small individual ones, also have to earn their means to live, but there seems to be a prevailing attitude that "Well, they can afford it" which is hardly the point. It's just plain WRONG! <br />Wonderboy - I really think that activities like your previous misdemeanour(s) is actually shared by the majority, and I wouldn't dare to hold it against you or others - God knows I've had and still have my own faults. (Don't ask!) But I like your confessional style. Now get on your knees before me [ :-) ] - and say one 'Our Father' and three 'Hail Marys'!<br /> I'm afraid I'm going to miss that flight because (a) my lottery numbers haven't YET come up and (b) all my time is spent on getting my belly down so I can send you an 'Undie Monday' pic for your birthday instalment. (I've already chosen the underpants.) But, boy oh boy, I wish I could be there on Sat. I hope you and Clyde will understand. Do have an absolute FAB time - and we demand to see the evidence of it. But as for my attendance, next year perhaps? No, let's make it a firm date, right? (Finances permitting!)Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-57921926460198711932010-05-13T06:56:39.229-07:002010-05-13T06:56:39.229-07:00It is VERY disturbing, this trend towards presenti...It is VERY disturbing, this trend towards presenting stealing, violence, dishonesty and disrespect as cool and hip. I am ashamed to admit, as a teenager, I once stole something from a store, something I convinced myself I had good reason to do at the time. Never the less, I retroactively realized how wrong it was and felt great guilt and shame and have never done it again. I agree that when I see or hear of people stealing other people's property as if they have some kind of right or entitlement to do so, or that it's a harmless crime, it turns my stomach. good for you for calling a crime a crime and expressign your distatse for it. I knew I liked you for a reason. <br /><br />Now, what time does your flight get in? My birthday party starts at 6:00 pm saturday, but given the distance you need to travel, I'll overlook it if you're a little early or a little late :-)Breenlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317914861018120156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-23315547206390190612010-05-13T05:59:59.891-07:002010-05-13T05:59:59.891-07:00I've always considered stealing just plain wro...I've always considered stealing just plain wrong. In today's times, it is considered okay to steal as long as it is from a business or a corporation. Nevermind the fact that the storeowner has to sruggle to pay his bills just like most of us. I've witnessed this demonstrated in other ways: E.G. people in a restaurant who, after eating a large meal, complain that the food wasn't up to their standards and demand that it be taken off the bill. I'm sure you can think of other ways people steal. I think, although you may disagree with me, that it is the sense of entitlement that is so prevalant today.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085842904367441128noreply@blogger.com