Teacup Café XVIII - Page 9

**Mari** · 04-01-2007, 01:43 AM

Beppu is on Kyushu, in the Oita-prefecture to be exact.
I agree that lightning is cool, I've spent quite some time watching it yesterdaynight, but I can't really say I like the thunder. Much louder than it is back home. Plus the wind is quite strong and it makes an awfull sound.
Actually, I was quite surprised by my own reaction, because I usually like a nice storm. But just too much noise here

I do think you miss the fun of making the cake. The so-called "tasting" before it is finished, because you can't have your guests eat a bad cheesecake, now can you? And it's not exactly my fault that half of the cheesecake is gone before it is actually finished

trolls' bane · 04-01-2007, 02:01 AM

I might be going to Japan this summer.

**Mari** · 04-01-2007, 02:43 AM

Nice! Vacation? Work? Where do you want to go?

One tip though: do not rely solely on the Lonely Planet for Japan if you want to go anywhere that isn't Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka or another very big city. And don't think you are getting anywhere with English outside Tokyo.

Even in Osaka, which is a big city with quite a few foreigners, the knowledge of English is terrifyingly low. Information can generally be found in English as well though.

trolls' bane · 04-01-2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mari

Nice! Vacation? Work? Where do you want to go?

One tip though: do not rely solely on the Lonely Planet for Japan if you want to go anywhere that isn't Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka or another very big city. And don't think you are getting anywhere with English outside Tokyo.

Even in Osaka, which is a big city with quite a few foreigners, the knowledge of English is terrifyingly low. Information can generally be found in English as well though.

Katsuyama.
I will try to remember that.
My knowlege of Japanese is incredibly low as well, so as long as things like waving are universal, I should get along fine.

The last sane person · 04-01-2007, 08:57 PM

Believe it or not, things like wavin are not universal. For example, if I remember correctly, in Russia it is considered exteremly rude if you walk about with your hands in your pocket. You'd be surprised in the way certain gestures are interpreted in different corners of the world.

trolls' bane · 04-01-2007, 09:26 PM

Does anyone notice that something is wrong with Entmoot? It's kind of obvious...
The fact stands that there is nothing wrong with Entmoot, which any day other than today would be good. But does anyone remember what day it is? It's only one of the biggest Entmoot holidays there are...

The last sane person · 04-01-2007, 09:28 PM

I'm not very preturbed over it. Perhaps people fell asleep?

trolls' bane · 04-01-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The last sane person

I'm not very preturbed over it. Perhaps people fell asleep?

You're not! *is thrown into a fit of passionate rage* Have you no idea what today is. It is APRIL FOOLS DAY! We didn't sell the board to Spock, we don't all have SGH avatars, we didn't turn the background purple--something is wrong. We've BROKEN our TRADITION!

Anyway...

Look a quarter! *points*

The last sane person · 04-01-2007, 09:38 PM

Yes, yes, I know what day it is... No, I can't say I am overly worried. If anything those that actually participate in this thing will wait till tommorow to pull it to nab those that haven't a clue.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 04-01-2007, 10:20 PM

I've been nervous all day.

Although I looked forward to the Trek background, lol. Fine work.

The last sane person · 04-01-2007, 10:22 PM

Heh, that was a day of headache, no doubt! It didn't go over well with a few ex memembers actually. Oh well.

sisterandcousinandaunt · 04-01-2007, 10:27 PM

even at the ideal time.

Many's the drink I've seen tossed when "Best Captain" gets debated.

trolls' bane · 04-01-2007, 11:01 PM

Hmm...Well, I suppose it doesn't have to be exactly on April 1st.

me9996 · 04-01-2007, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trolls' bane

You're not! *is thrown into a fit of passionate rage* Have you no idea what today is. It is APRIL FOOLS DAY! We didn't sell the board to Spock, we don't all have SGH avatars, we didn't turn the background purple--something is wrong. We've BROKEN our TRADITION!

Anyway...

Look a quarter! *points*

...sekoj sloof lirpa on ,woW ?eruhs uoy erA ?ylaeR

trolls' bane · 04-01-2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by me9996

...sekoj sloof lirpa on ,woW ?eruhs uoy erA ?ylaeR

...tnereffid eb dluohs gnihtemoS...seY

sisterandcousinandaunt · 04-02-2007, 12:05 AM

able was I ere I saw elba

uwep

trolls' bane · 04-02-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

able was I ere I saw elba

uwep

Time to break out my "light Western wear." Tuesday night I'm going to go to a volunteer appreciation party at the Living Desert.

BeardofPants · 04-02-2007, 12:57 AM

*waxes TB's leg hairs, pantses sis, kisses sane on the butt, and shaves BB's hamster*

trolls' bane · 04-02-2007, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeardofPants

*waxes TB's leg hairs, pantses sis, kisses sane on the butt, and shaves BB's hamster*

April fools'?

BeardofPants · 04-02-2007, 02:47 AM

Naw, that was yesterday. I'm just bein' friendly.

04-01-2007, 01:43 AM	#161
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Beppu is on Kyushu, in the Oita-prefecture to be exact. I agree that lightning is cool, I've spent quite some time watching it yesterdaynight, but I can't really say I like the thunder. Much louder than it is back home. Plus the wind is quite strong and it makes an awfull sound. Actually, I was quite surprised by my own reaction, because I usually like a nice storm. But just too much noise here I do think you miss the fun of making the cake. The so-called "tasting" before it is finished, because you can't have your guests eat a bad cheesecake, now can you? And it's not exactly my fault that half of the cheesecake is gone before it is actually finished __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

04-01-2007, 02:01 AM	#162
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	I might be going to Japan this summer. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

04-01-2007, 02:43 AM	#163
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Nice! Vacation? Work? Where do you want to go? One tip though: do not rely solely on the Lonely Planet for Japan if you want to go anywhere that isn't Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka or another very big city. And don't think you are getting anywhere with English outside Tokyo. Even in Osaka, which is a big city with quite a few foreigners, the knowledge of English is terrifyingly low. Information can generally be found in English as well though. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

04-01-2007, 08:57 PM	#165
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Believe it or not, things like wavin are not universal. For example, if I remember correctly, in Russia it is considered exteremly rude if you walk about with your hands in your pocket. You'd be surprised in the way certain gestures are interpreted in different corners of the world. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

04-01-2007, 09:26 PM	#166
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	Does anyone notice that something is wrong with Entmoot? It's kind of obvious... The fact stands that there is nothing wrong with Entmoot, which any day other than today would be good. But does anyone remember what day it is? It's only one of the biggest Entmoot holidays there are... __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

04-01-2007, 09:28 PM	#167
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	I'm not very preturbed over it. Perhaps people fell asleep? __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

04-01-2007, 09:38 PM	#169
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Yes, yes, I know what day it is... No, I can't say I am overly worried. If anything those that actually participate in this thing will wait till tommorow to pull it to nab those that haven't a clue. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

04-01-2007, 10:20 PM	#170
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Well, if it's any comfort, Tabby, I've been nervous all day. Although I looked forward to the Trek background, lol. Fine work.

04-01-2007, 10:22 PM	#171
The last sane person The Black Númenórean Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,773	Heh, that was a day of headache, no doubt! It didn't go over well with a few ex memembers actually. Oh well. __________________ Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.

04-01-2007, 10:27 PM	#172
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Trek is polarizing, even at the ideal time. Many's the drink I've seen tossed when "Best Captain" gets debated.

04-01-2007, 11:01 PM	#173
trolls' bane Entmoot Secretary of the Treasury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Campsite-by-Giraffe Posts: 5,408	Hmm...Well, I suppose it doesn't have to be exactly on April 1st. __________________ KI6PFA Amateur Radio Operator

04-02-2007, 12:05 AM	#176
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	muh. able was I ere I saw elba uwep

04-02-2007, 12:57 AM	#178
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	waxes TB's leg hairs, pantses sis, kisses sane on the butt, and shaves BB's hamster

04-02-2007, 02:47 AM	#180
BeardofPants the Shrike Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA <3 Posts: 10,647	Naw, that was yesterday. I'm just bein' friendly.

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