Since Sue is reading over here- how's the power (electricty) situation over there? I saw Power Trip last year (at the old Visions Cinema in DC, no less), and was wondering if things had improved since...
For the rest of you, I recommend "Power Trip" as a great little window into a coutry that I knew very little about, and how things "work" over there.
The only thing I know about George (Republic of) is that I read a few years ago in The Atlantic Monthly, a Kagan article I believe, about him being mugged on the way into the country, by the government officials. Take care, Sue.
Quit scaring Kriston. Geez, people. I'm sure she'll be fine. Usually, in such countries, they only give you trouble if they think you're going to give them trouble; not for random kicks.
Isn't your mother supposed to offer to marry you to her, first? She's not yet 1, but should be ready in about 17 years. I do want grandkids, so you will have to rest the Tivo at that time.
Ladna, ladna, Michael. Susan's been over a few times and can get along just fine. I lived in cosmopolitan Moscow and still got mugged by the police. That's the post-Soviet version of renewing your driver's license.
12. I'm a reflexive worrier over peoples' safety. Sue could just pass herself off as Australian. People love Australians. Non-natives usually can't hear the difference in accent, and all she needs to do is make a reference to how much she loves "footy."
Hey, cheers for Big State! I just date a smart girl. For what it's worth, "ladna" is Russian for something like, "Geez, I know, Mom, god," and you have to say it twice.
Georgia might be one of the few places left on the globe where Americans are cheered, since we orchestrated their revolution love freedom. (That's the only reason I didn't ask Susan to develop a funny accent, enthusiasm for hockey, and mad sketch comedy skillz before she left.)
And, where I'm from it's "Geaux" Big State, but "geaux" is an abomination before the eyes of god and man, and I will have nothing to do with propogating its use.
It's even more fun if you add, "...with my new Georgian boyfriend," to every sentence.
Posted by SomeCallMeTim | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 12:04 PM
Maybe Wolfson could whip up a Greasemonkey script.
Posted by tom | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 12:17 PM
You know, they don't call me Armsmasher because I have a feminine first name.
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 12:19 PM
I've just being toying with adding "...he's in Iraq right now" to my usual fib of "Sorry, I'm engaged."
It's the new "he just got out of prison."
Posted by susan | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 12:22 PM
Link to post explaining why Sue is in Georgia (Republic of)?
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 1:50 PM
She loves the swarthy men, Michael. Also something about a Fulbright.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 1:51 PM
Ah. Teh appartment is insanely awesome.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 1:55 PM
Since Sue is reading over here- how's the power (electricty) situation over there? I saw Power Trip last year (at the old Visions Cinema in DC, no less), and was wondering if things had improved since...
For the rest of you, I recommend "Power Trip" as a great little window into a coutry that I knew very little about, and how things "work" over there.
Posted by mike d | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 2:07 PM
The only thing I know about George (Republic of) is that I read a few years ago in The Atlantic Monthly, a Kagan article I believe, about him being mugged on the way into the country, by the government officials. Take care, Sue.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 2:12 PM
Oi. See, before she leaves for one of these places, she tells me things like, "Incidence of Georgian strangers giving you presents is way up!"
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 2:43 PM
I'd double-check her understanding of "presents." She must really love those swarthy men to brave all that danger.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 2:57 PM
Quit scaring Kriston. Geez, people. I'm sure she'll be fine. Usually, in such countries, they only give you trouble if they think you're going to give them trouble; not for random kicks.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 2:59 PM
Says the swarthy man.
Posted by Chopper | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:01 PM
I'm going to eat your children, Chopper.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:02 PM
Isn't your mother supposed to offer to marry you to her, first? She's not yet 1, but should be ready in about 17 years. I do want grandkids, so you will have to rest the Tivo at that time.
Posted by Chopper | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:05 PM
reset
Posted by Chopper | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:05 PM
14: You're only helping his case.
Posted by Anonymous | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:06 PM
Well, that was the joke, Tom, but of course we appreciate having them explained for the slow lurkers.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:09 PM
I'm a dope. I need to spend more time drinking coffee and less commenting reflexively.
Posted by tom | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:12 PM
Ladna, ladna, Michael. Susan's been over a few times and can get along just fine. I lived in cosmopolitan Moscow and still got mugged by the police. That's the post-Soviet version of renewing your driver's license.
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:38 PM
Damnit, Kriston. I went to Big State. I don't automatically understand things like "ladna."
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:40 PM
It occurs to me that the 3 above sentances could have been 1.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:41 PM
I'm hoping this whole thing develops like the Woody-Kelli-Thumb story on Cheers.
Posted by SomeCallMeTim | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:45 PM
12. I'm a reflexive worrier over peoples' safety. Sue could just pass herself off as Australian. People love Australians. Non-natives usually can't hear the difference in accent, and all she needs to do is make a reference to how much she loves "footy."
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:45 PM
Hey, cheers for Big State! I just date a smart girl. For what it's worth, "ladna" is Russian for something like, "Geez, I know, Mom, god," and you have to say it twice.
Georgia might be one of the few places left on the globe where Americans are cheered, since we orchestrated their revolution love freedom. (That's the only reason I didn't ask Susan to develop a funny accent, enthusiasm for hockey, and mad sketch comedy skillz before she left.)
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:56 PM
You need the whole "strike" in the tag.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 3:57 PM
Go Big State!
Posted by Armsmasher | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 4:03 PM
That's a good expression.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 9:16 PM
And, where I'm from it's "Geaux" Big State, but "geaux" is an abomination before the eyes of god and man, and I will have nothing to do with propogating its use.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-13-05 9:17 PM