Old Random Thoughts Thread or OT Chit Chat Thread :) • Page 9 • Collecting General • The Acaeum

The Acaeum Forums • Collecting General

Old Random Thoughts Thread or OT Chit Chat Thread :)
	Page 9 of 111 • 1 2 3 ... 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ... 109 110 111

Author

Deadlord
Grandstanding Collector

Posts: 5784
Joined: Jun 30, 2003
Last Visit: Apr 10, 2024
Location: Cow Hampshire, US

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:10 am

My mistake, it's just under $150 billion.

If you hit a Rowsdower, you get to keep it.

bombadil
Long-Winded Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 3807
Joined: Feb 23, 2005
Last Visit: Oct 10, 2023

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 9:32 am

Deadlord36 wrote:Random thought:

The US sent hundreds of millions of $$ to tsunami relief. I understand we are sending $50 million to earthquake relief. Other than Venezuela, can anyone come up with a nation that sent US money when Katrina, with a $200 BILLION dollar tab, hit us?
I'm not paying taxes this year.

I think Djibouti sent a few cans of corn...

johnhuck
Verbose Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 1043
Joined: Jan 06, 2004
Last Visit: Jul 01, 2020
Location: Leicester, UK

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:06 am

Deadlord36 wrote:Random thought:

The US sent hundreds of millions of $$ to tsunami relief. I understand we are sending $50 million to earthquake relief. Other than Venezuela, can anyone come up with a nation that sent US money when Katrina, with a $200 BILLION dollar tab, hit us?
I'm not paying taxes this year.

International response to Hurricane Katrina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But I'm not sure how the system of international aid really works. Many countries turn down the offers of aid. And many countries which pledge money renege on their promises. And then there are probably 1001 ways that any financial aid finds its way into the pockets of officials or into the bank accounts of their friends and families via lucrative contracts.

Pointy Stick
Prolific Collector

Posts: 115
Joined: Apr 25, 2005
Last Visit: May 11, 2010
Location: Massachusetts

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:18 am

Deadlord36 wrote:I'm not paying taxes this year.

Wait, you're from NH; I thought you never paid taxes. Heck, you might as well move down to MA. :wink:

Deadlord
Grandstanding Collector

Posts: 5784
Joined: Jun 30, 2003
Last Visit: Apr 10, 2024
Location: Cow Hampshire, US

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:20 am

OK, I feel marginally better. Thanks, John.

If you hit a Rowsdower, you get to keep it.

johnhuck
Verbose Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 1043
Joined: Jan 06, 2004
Last Visit: Jul 01, 2020
Location: Leicester, UK

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 11:06 am

Deadlord36 wrote:OK, I feel marginally better. Thanks, John.

No problem. Good deed for the day. I think? :?

Prufrock
Verbose Collector
Acaeum Donor

Posts: 1787
Joined: Apr 26, 2005
Last Visit: Aug 04, 2020
Location: Indianapolis

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 11:12 am

Kuwaiit sent 500 Million in aid to Katrina victums. That's the largest international contribution I've seen. It might have been Qutar, not sure but it was reported on the NBC Nightly News. I know other countries have pledged money as well.

Martin

GraysonAC
Prolific Collector

Posts: 751
Joined: Jun 29, 2005
Last Visit: Feb 02, 2023
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada, eh?

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 11:37 am

Deadlord36 wrote:can anyone come up with a nation that sent US money when Katrina

No offense DL, but it's dismaying seeing someone even having to ask that question.

Winterwords
Prolific Collector

Posts: 226
Joined: Jun 29, 2005
Last Visit: Sep 02, 2014

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:50 pm

*returns from another set of boards a little battle scarred*

Having just emailed a moderator of another site to remove my account/screen name because I couldn't believe the immature and nasty attitudes of members there, I'm still astounded that this site exists where we all get along without the flame wars, pointless snidey comments etc.

*settles down for a nice calming cup of tea*

Mount Celestia doesn't want me and Baator's afraid I'll take over.

Ninty-eight Blue and Green Slaad at the door, Ninty-eight Blue and Green Slaad, Take one down, they gate in two more, Ninty-nine Blue and Green Slaad at the door...

harami2000
Sage Collector

Posts: 2639
Joined: Jan 23, 2003
Last Visit: Jan 11, 2006

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 4:56 pm

*mental note* - how to sell a somewhat worn 1st Blackmoor. Stick a >$45+ reserve on the auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 8706674034
(Cute Q&A, too

).

Afaik the GK 2nd Greyhawk is somewhat rarer...

=

*checks to see whether Winterwords would like another cuppa*
That bad?

Winterwords
Prolific Collector

Posts: 226
Joined: Jun 29, 2005
Last Visit: Sep 02, 2014

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:15 pm

harami2000 wrote:*checks to see whether Winterwords would like another cuppa*
That bad?

Not as nasty as some I've been in & seen in the past, but just hurtful because I had posted a pic of holiday log cabins my family have in the States only to have it followed by loads of posts from members saying how they looked like shed & if they were poor & desperate they were sure they would love it too. Mildly amusing comments I guess, but really pathetic & totally uncalled for. Sometimes I guess it's best not to share

Oh, you're right about that persons response, it is "cute", kind of nice though to see someone go out of their way to write a lengthy reply, can't work out whether it feels too pushy though.

harami2000
Sage Collector

Posts: 2639
Joined: Jan 23, 2003
Last Visit: Jan 11, 2006

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:29 pm

Winterwords wrote:Mildly amusing comments I guess, but really pathetic & totally uncalled for. Sometimes I guess it's best not to share

*nod nods in agreement*
Hey, ho... Was a strong cup of tea?

(wouldn't mind somewhere like that to stay for a bit, WA or Northern OR... on second thoughts, might be quite difficult to return from)

Winterwords wrote:Oh, you're right about that persons response, it is "cute", kind of nice though to see someone go out of their way to write a lengthy reply, can't work out whether it feels too pushy though.

I guess you could read "A bitchy anal retentive would see the slightest flaw as a critical flaw, whereas a reasonable person can see past the wear and tear of normal use to appreciate the value of what they have" either way!

dbartman
Sage Collector
Valuation Board

Posts: 2488
Joined: Nov 16, 2002
Last Visit: Apr 18, 2024
Location: Ohio, The land without sun

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:24 pm

Do you think tfm thought he had snagged the mother of all deals?

tfm
Prolific Collector

Posts: 186
Joined: Apr 13, 2005
Last Visit: Apr 06, 2006
Location: At the Door of the Colorado National Monument

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:37 pm

Oh thank you for that! I bought it to post as my Acaeum image. Now you've ruined my surprise! Everyone here has a special place in his or her heart for this book.

dbartman
Sage Collector
Valuation Board

Posts: 2488
Joined: Nov 16, 2002
Last Visit: Apr 18, 2024
Location: Ohio, The land without sun

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:38 pm

Sorry man, I couldn't help myself... I'll fix it! Hastily edits post...

tfm
Prolific Collector

Posts: 186
Joined: Apr 13, 2005
Last Visit: Apr 06, 2006
Location: At the Door of the Colorado National Monument

Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 10:44 pm

That's okay. I got a great deal.

killjoy32
Grandstanding Collector

Posts: 8241
Joined: Jan 21, 2005
Last Visit: Mar 24, 2024
Location: Wallasey, Merseyside, UK

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:00 am

tfm wrote:That's okay. I got a great deal.

.... and it was... ?

Are we nearly there yet?

tfm
Prolific Collector

Posts: 186
Joined: Apr 13, 2005
Last Visit: Apr 06, 2006
Location: At the Door of the Colorado National Monument

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 8:48 am

Well, now that the cat is out of the bag . . .

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1

The Acaeum Forums • Collecting General

Page 9 of 111 • 1 2 3 ... 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ... 109 110 111