I presume that it's humid, as well as hot, which makes most people feel tired.
I hope that your father makes a quick and full recovery.
That book, which is an interesting choice, is one that I've not read. I hope that you enjoy it!
Take care. xx more…
Thank you for the message, good information. I've read Samuel Pepys on in Wikipedia. It's interesting. I will try to find his book (diary) and read it. more…
I think the types of conversations described in your post could take place in different languages, all over the world. The idea of stealth advertising is not just confined to speakers of English. more…
Hello menhir! Sorry for being quiet for a while. I have not listened these conversation. I will be conscious of it in the train, if I had chance to go to UK. more…
It's a variation on those immensely irritating people on trains who insist on informing all around them (via a VERY LOUD conversation on their mobiles) just how busy, important, successful and generally wonderful they are.
Based on the principle that it's almost impossible to ignore someone's conversation if no one else is talking at t more…
That's an interesting one. It would be difficult to know if you had been subliminally 'sold' something by these sorts of stealth means. It is a good reason not to listen in to other people's conversations, particularly if the conversation is about material services or goods!! more…
I don't know of any books or films about this. Try googling it and you'll probably find something. There is an extensive Wikipedia entry.
Take care! xx more…
All Britain acclaimed Churchill as a national hero. That's what I imagined about him. "He had plenty of faults and wasn't liked by many of his colleagues." That's true? It's an education for me. Thank you for the comments. more…
Hello! Churchill was the right man at the right time but as soon as the war ended he was voted out of office. He had plenty of faults and wasn't liked by many of his colleagues.
He was, understandably, one of this countries great leaders, and often said to be the greatest.
Take care! xx more…
How beautifully you describe what you see and feel. It is such a gentle description I can almost sense the soft snow falling like miniature white leaves, upon you. more…
Belated Happy New Year I had a quiet time at home and congrats on your sons coming of age ceremony the weather here is heavy rain and strong winds. Hope you have a good day :)
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by skip2468 [Member]
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by ashbourne2 [Member]
Hello! I updated this blog finally.
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by MrFlighty [Member]
I presume that it's humid, as well as hot, which makes most people feel tired.
I hope that your father makes a quick and full recovery.
That book, which is an interesting choice, is one that I've not read. I hope that you enjoy it!
Take care. xx more…
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by ashbourne2 [Member]
Thank you for the message, good information. I've read Samuel Pepys on in Wikipedia. It's interesting. I will try to find his book (diary) and read it.
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by technomist [Member]
Samuel Pepys wrote about the Great fire in his diary. more…
In response to: "Stealth marketing" 507 days old
by menhir [Member]
Hi,
Good to hear from you.
I think the types of conversations described in your post could take place in different languages, all over the world. The idea of stealth advertising is not just confined to speakers of English. more…
In response to: "Stealth marketing" 507 days old
by ankur [Visitor]
I have found such tricks earlier but now learned that it named as stealth marketing ..but i dont think its ethical more…
In response to: "Stealth marketing" 508 days old
by ashbourne2 [Member]
Hello menhir! Sorry for being quiet for a while. I have not listened these conversation. I will be conscious of it in the train, if I had chance to go to UK. more…
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by ashbourne2 [Member]
Thank you for the comments. I've almost forgotten this blog. You remind me it. Your blog is interesting. Have a nice day! more…
In response to: "Stealth marketing" 508 days old
by Foxwriter [Member]
It's a variation on those immensely irritating people on trains who insist on informing all around them (via a VERY LOUD conversation on their mobiles) just how busy, important, successful and generally wonderful they are.
Based on the principle that it's almost impossible to ignore someone's conversation if no one else is talking at t more…
In response to: "Stealth marketing" 556 days old
by menhir [Member]
That's an interesting one. It would be difficult to know if you had been subliminally 'sold' something by these sorts of stealth means. It is a good reason not to listen in to other people's conversations, particularly if the conversation is about material services or goods!! more…
In response to: "The Great Fire of London" 556 days old
by MrFlighty [Member]
I don't know of any books or films about this. Try googling it and you'll probably find something. There is an extensive Wikipedia entry.
Take care! xx more…
In response to: "The Gathering Storm" 564 days old
by ashbourne2 [Member]
All Britain acclaimed Churchill as a national hero. That's what I imagined about him. "He had plenty of faults and wasn't liked by many of his colleagues." That's true? It's an education for me. Thank you for the comments.
more…
In response to: "The Gathering Storm" 564 days old
by MrFlighty [Member]
Hello! Churchill was the right man at the right time but as soon as the war ended he was voted out of office. He had plenty of faults and wasn't liked by many of his colleagues.
He was, understandably, one of this countries great leaders, and often said to be the greatest.
Take care! xx more…
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by skip2468 [Member]
We presume that spring is bringing you much less snow. more…
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by skip2468 [Member]
Greetings from New Zealand. more…
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by menhir [Member]
How beautifully you describe what you see and feel. It is such a gentle description I can almost sense the soft snow falling like miniature white leaves, upon you. more…
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by mywoman [Member]
hi, Happy Birthday to you before I forgot :) more…
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by MrFlighty [Member]
Nice, but I'm glad it's not like that here! That picture is good. Take care. more…
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by Jenniebaby [Member]
This is beautiful more…
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by mad-poet [Member]
sounds lovely, Happy birthday next week by the way:wave: more…
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by ashbourne2 [Member]
Thank you! more…
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by deleted user [Visitor]
Hope you enjoyed the ceremony and its nice to meet you too :) more…
In response to: "New Year's holiday" 676 days old
by ashbourne2 [Member]
Hello, nice to meet you. My son attended the ceremony on Sunday and went back to Tokyo yesterday. It's chilly here. Thank you for the comments. more…
In response to: "New Year's holiday" 676 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Belated Happy New Year I had a quiet time at home and congrats on your sons coming of age ceremony the weather here is heavy rain and strong winds. Hope you have a good day :)
Take care :) more…
In response to: "New Year's holiday" 677 days old
by skip2468 [Member]
Birthday Greetings - Skip. more…
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by ranfuchs Pro
great. Hope you are fine, and enjoyed the break more…
In response to: "New Year's holiday" 680 days old
by ashbourne2 [Member]
A happy new year! I spent New Year's at home, and visited my parents. I will post something here soon. more…
In response to: "New Year's holiday" 680 days old
by ashbourne2 [Member]
Hello Flighty. The weather has been lovely these days here. Thank you for the comments. more…
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by ranfuchs Pro
hope you had a good shogatsu. My favourite day in Japan. And a happy new year. Hope to see you here soon more…