I haven't had a cell phone for two years. I seem to get along okay without one. The sky hasn't fallen yet. Of course, if the sky does decide to fall, nobody will be able to call me and give me a "heads up" (or is it "heads down" in this case?). <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I hate cell phones. I was able to get along fine almost all my life without one (i.e. before they were invented) and I am doing okay now. There is nothing that urgent. Sorry.

Pio - I presume you understand you don't need any feelings to attempt recovery? I also think that you are in far better shape to lead in recovery than Gemela. You have a WS that is willing to work on recovery - that's more than many people on MB. If you expect her to know what to do, you know she doesn't so you may as well just divorce now - saves being miserable for the next year.

Well nams has me thinking about the results of various pottery glazes on different type of ceramics and I think the key is in the atomic structure of the ceramic material itself but possibly more importantly in the trace elements (impurities) present. There may also be important effects of kiln temperature as well as whether the kiln environment is "reducing" or "oxygenating" during the firing. I also wonder whether nams has ever experimented with adding vanadium pentoxide or vanadium trioxide or tried varying the ratio of kaolin to silica. Is the ceramic zinc-bearing? The fact that a single glaze can behave differently on different ceramic base materials makes me wonder if the glaze is not formed by a catalytic process. Possibly it is just the molecular structure of the ceramic matrix, covalent and ionic bonds that interact with the glaze or even crystallization that occurs in the ceramic during firing. There is clearly not enough research published in the public domain to draw a conclusion although I suspect that the reaction is understood to some extent by glaze manufacturers. Do you work with mostly alumina based or silica based ceramics?

Yes Sensei, I understand. That is why I told her we should talk. That is why she is still here.

We are speaking entirely different languages. Gotcha.

Gee I hate cross posting.

I hate cross dressing but it doesn't stop me if I'm in the mood. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> I didn't really say that did I? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

We know you're a cross dresser.

We have long memories on this thread. We remember the "special" pumps you wanted Robby to provide you with in Florida.

Well the Pink Shorts said it all really.

Didn't they just...

Look at the shorts. They are grey. I never wore pink shorts!

[I mean, if it worked for Bill Clinton...]

We have looooooong memories. Photographic memories.

That's just it - it DIDN'T work for Clinton

Thanks BigK.

Yeah, there seems to be no cure for what ails her. I guess I have held out hope that one day she will snap and come to her senses. But I have to give her credit. She is hanging tough. I truly believe that she is protecting OM or thinks she is. It is a testament to how strong her love for him is, if I am correct.

[color:"red"] Thanks Larousse. [/color] [color:"green"] What's that definition of mental illness? [/color] [color:"blue"] Repeating the same behavior and expecting a different outcome [/color] [color:"pink"] I guess by that definition, I am crazy. [color:"purple"] [/color] I guess I just have to find the right restaurant for her to tell the truth.[/color]

Next time try the one with the Mariachis. Home field advantage.

My eyes have gone funny. Todd's post seemed to be in coloured fonts.

Hi Jen,

Is your work day over yet? Thanks for the information on One Tree Hill. I bet there was an uproar when the tree was removed - what a shame someone did that.

Can you come up with any other tourist spots? I remember going to your home town and the beautiful harbor. I think we tried to fit too much into a short time and now everything has melded together. Is your daughter still in the States? I hope she is enjoying herself.

Pio,

Forgive me for getting serious for a minute. But instead of Dumb and Dumber, let's be Superman and Jimmy Olson. Here, take this watch....

Can I be Catwoman?

Beth, the main attraction in Auckland is the harbour and it's best seen in high summer, although it's beautiful any time of year.

My drive to work every morning is along the sea front. Even in winter when the waves are crashing over the road, it's still beautiful. I've driven that road for the last 35 years and I never, never tire of it. Just out of the city there are beautiful and unspoilt surf beaches and very pretty countryside.

The other attractions of Auckland are the food and wine and cafes. That's about it LOL. It's a big city and the starting point for everywhere else in NZ.

The University, where I work, is worth looking at. It's got a beautiful old clocktower made of white stone which is really lovely.

Tourist spiel over.