posted June 04, 2009 11:48 PM         

Did I mention I lived in Southern California most of my life? Well, when the west coast of California slips beneath the waves Florida will pick up the slack in produce production. So, not to worry.

Sure MVM, I know where Jupiter is. One of my daughters lives in Boynton Beach and her inlaws live in Stuart. I hate the beaches on the East coast of Florida. Ours are much better...wider and no rocks and boulders.

You're right, I live on the West coast..the gulf coast of Florida on a barrier island almost due west of St Petersburg.

This is the map of the greater St Petersburg area. Look on the extreme west side and you'll find Madeira Beach just north of Treasure Island and South of Redington Shores. The island is only 2 blocks wide where I live with Boca Ciega Bay across the street and the Gulf of Mexico 2 blocks west.

They call this the Florida Sun Coast but most of us think of it more as Paradise.

posted June 05, 2009 12:53 PM         

i'm no champion of california. if i had my choice of anywhere to live in the states, it would probably be oregon, which has beaches of all kinds, the cascade mountains, farms, rivers, desert and a LOT of open space. yes, the western side is rainy 2/3 of the year but the summers are fabulous and you can always take a trip east to the hot springs and sunny weather if you want. portland is a great city and ashland has a worldclass reputation for shakespeare almost equalling stratford on avon...

posted June 06, 2009 02:25 AM         

Nice area you got there, Jwhop.
I'm sure it's lovely. My ex's parents stopped by in your area and I admit, it's nothing like the rest of Florida.
If I was driving out, I'd stop by and bring you a cherry pie, since I've been baking a few of them these days since they're in season

posted June 08, 2009 05:16 AM         

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Wheels, the discovery of Kennewick Man is known world wide...except for merry old England it seems. How provincial, backward even of your archeology schools to not notice or understand the significance of a find which advances the cause of science in understanding how and when North America began settlement...and by whom.

I would have thought the lawsuits and other legal wrangling over possession of the skeleton would have reached British ears. Go figure.

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Oh is it indeed? I bet you heard about it first when this thread started. So to draw a parallel Jwhop, you're a businessman. How much do you know about the import/export of shoes in Varanasi? Nothing?

This shocks me profoudly Jwhop. I though you were a learned man.

What a knob.

posted June 08, 2009 02:33 PM         

Yeah, bring on the cherry pies. When you get to Madeira Beach just look for the "jwhop this way" signs.

Where in California..in order..Azusa, Glendora, Montclair and Pomona.

How nice, now the pot heads can get high by eating "healthy fruit".

Well wheels, I'm surprised at you.

First, without a curiosity bump, scientists and especially archaeologists are nothing more than navel gazers.

Second, you would lose that bet since I was a participant in a discussion about Kennewick Man here several years ago.

Third, as a businessman, I wouldn't be interested in the import/export of Indian knockoffs of Birkenstocks in Varanasi..or any place else. First quality is the only way to fly.

Fourth, the truly intelligent wouldn't live in an area where shoes are necessary in the first place. Give ma a beach any time.

posted June 09, 2009 08:04 AM         

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scientists and especially archaeologists are nothing more than navel gazers.

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Well that's odd, because you seemed to have a lot of support for the scientific community back on the last page.

posted June 09, 2009 11:37 AM         

I said this:

"First, without a curiosity bump, scientists and especially archaeologists are nothing more than navel gazers."

See any difference between what you say I said and what I actually did say wheels?

"scientists and especially archaeologists are nothing more than navel gazers."

posted June 09, 2009 12:02 PM         

I didn't quote the first bit because it made absolutely no sense. The second half - does that mean that you don't think scientists et al are navel gazers or not?

posted June 09, 2009 01:01 PM         

You stated Britain has some great archeology schools...but your friend who presumably works in the field didn't know about Kennewick Man...or didn't attach any importance to the find in the Pacific Northwest of the US.

Surely, no curious scientist in that field would downplay the find of these remains or be unaware of the skeletal remains which predate Native Americans and open up a new understanding of where the earliest settlers on this continent came from and when...unless they're mere navel gazers.

On the other hand, we in America are well aware of the ancient "Iceman Oetzi" found in the Alps..and these remains are somewhat less ancient than Kennewick Man.

Perhaps we in America are just naturally more curious than Europeans...even European archaeologists.

posted June 10, 2009 05:32 AM         

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we in America are well aware of the ancient "Iceman Oetzi"

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Most the population of America haven't even got passports so do cut the crap. Curious about Taco Bell and worrying about a piece of cloth with some stars on it.

"First, without a curiosity bump" - STILL don't know what this phrase means? It makes no sense. WTF is a "curiosity bump"?

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but your friend who presumably works in the field

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And it is simply not possible to know EVERYTHING about archaeology. What's so hard to grasp about that concept? 2.5 million years of human history Jwhop. Understandy? Or am I talking to the Florida representative of the Neandertals?

posted June 10, 2009 11:15 AM         

Correction wheels, that's jwhop!

"Most the population of America haven't even got passports"

Well wheels we Americans are a practical lot..Wot? Why obtain a passport to go places we don't want to go. We or our ancestors have already been there and left? We'd much rather go to places like...Florida for instance. What could be better than balmy breezes, sunshine most of the year, sandy beaches, warm waters and a climate close to paradise.

"And it is simply not possible to know EVERYTHING about archaeology."

True. But then, any Archaeologist with a curiosity bump would be all over a find in the field which directly points to a different explanation for when and by whom the North American continent was first explored and settled...and particularly when the skull of Kennewick Man suggests a European Caucasian ancestry.

"First, without a curiosity bump" - STILL don't know what this phrase means? It makes no sense. WTF is a "curiosity bump"?

Let me clear up this mystery for you wheels.

Curiosity bump or bump of curiosity is a "now" arcane phrase or perhaps obscure phrase which gained popularity in the general populace during the period when Phrenology was in vogue. While most people didn't believe bumps on the head related to intelligence, aggression or any of the other personality traits to which Phrenologists held to be true, the phrase was widely used to denote persons with a high degree of curiosity. Whether or not there was a bump, ridge or protrusion on the skull Phrenologists associated with curiosity is neither here not there. Consider the phrase as one arising from the pop culture language of that era.

Now wheels, you should not believe I chose that phrase..."bump of curiosity" or "curiosity bump" deliberately to fit the discussion we were having about the Caucasoid skull of Kennewick Man. Skull of Kennewick Man----Phrenology, the study of human attributes based on skull bumps-------curiosity bump; it was mere coincidence.

posted June 10, 2009 04:55 PM         

"Well wheels we Americans are a practical lot..Wot? Why obtain a passport to go places we don't want to go. We or our ancestors have already been there and left? We'd much rather go to places like...Florida for instance. What could be better than balmy breezes, sunshine most of the year, sandy beaches, warm waters and a climate close to paradise."

Puuulease what are you six? Still tied to the apron strings? Still believe in Santa Claus? Still trying to PROVE that you live in the best place in the world?

posted June 12, 2009 10:18 AM         

Glad to see you've finally seen the light Quinnie.

Probably not wise to send any Bolsheviks you want back to collect my guns or anyone elses guns.

You really don't know what you're talking about katatonic.

Only Mexican citizens can own property in Mexico...and only Mexican citizens can work in Mexico...barring some unusual circumstance where a foreigner has unique knowledge or training which is needed.

posted June 12, 2009 12:27 PM         

as it happens there are plenty of americans who own property in mexico and i know some of them. i didn't say anything about them working there but do you really think the mexican government would turn down american dollars for real estate?

but you needn't worry about my moving there, i don't happen to care for the place myself...