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Someone had suggested Octoberfest, so what’s to celebrate about what is going on in housing in America? The positives, the upside, the great dream, tell us your stories—

Celebrate? Not yet. The time will come.

Just my everyday impressions were of a place that was safer than the average US city.

My impression too...but my visits to Germany have been infrequent. I'm guessing there's a bit of tension due to unemployment levels in the former east. By contrast, the towns I spent time in Switzerland (Zürich, Winterthur), you can seemingly walk anywhere, anytime without worries. I'll never be that carefree in any American city.

By contrast, the towns I spent time in Switzerland (Zürich, Winterthur), you can seemingly walk anywhere, anytime without worries. I’ll never be that carefree in any American city.

I was walking at night in Stockholm sometime ago and I felt perfectly safe. I figured that an oil-rich socialist country must be safe enough.

I would never do that in San Jose.

Someone has to send them to him first!

I guess if the Court of Law does not send him the Court of Karma will!

DAMMIT

I miss the best thread ever. Startups *SUCK*.

Cheers,
prat

"I miss the best thread ever. Startups *SUCK*."

Aw, you should quit working and come play with us more often, prat. Since I am engaging in the work-related funk of the decade, I seem to have endless time on my hands these past few days. Funny how much I can accomplish on the internet when I don't do any work!

Hey all, we do need an endless thread for October (Social Effects from September still hasn't died). I think "Huh" should be it.

I think “Huh” should be it.

Cool. Some may suspect "thread froth" though.

New found verbiage might be replaced by _________________.

"New found verbiage might be replaced by _________________. "

Huh?

;-)

This is a social experiment, after all...

This is a social experiment, after all…

I guess that makes us the guinea pigs. Either that or performing monkeys.

Should we have a "Duh!" thread as well?

Should we have a “Duh!” thread as well?

Should I resent that comment?

"Should we have a “Duh!” thread as well?"

Ooh, I like. It would make a nice addition to "huh?" and "hmm" and perhaps even "ha!"

How about "Doh!"

"I guess that makes us the guinea pigs. Either that or performing monkeys."

I was thinking mice. But then who is the cat toying with us all? Peter P? Mr. Fuchs? Hey, maybe THAT'S where he's disappeared to! He's holed up in some abandoned garage, has set up his own computer from abandoned parts he hauled out of dumpsters, and is now participating in the blog.

"How about “Doh!”"

Even better. Homer Simpson rocks.

I was thinking mice. But then who is the cat toying with us all? Peter P? Mr. Fuchs? Hey, maybe THAT’S where he’s disappeared to! He’s holed up in some abandoned garage, has set up his own computer from abandoned parts he hauled out of dumpsters, and is now participating in the blog.

What is Surfer-X feeding that cat?

Sushi and fish tacos.

Homer Simpson rocks.

Eat the pudding, eat the pudding, eat the pudding......

Sushi and fish tacos.

And lots of catnip.. or was that the other cat? Must be, otherwise Mr. Fuchs would be to fuzzy headed to set up the computer. Must be good fish in those tacos.

The real question is, what screen name is Mr. Fuchs using? Who's new to the board in the past six days?

The real question is, what screen name is Mr. Fuchs using? Who’s new to the board in the past six days?

Screen names are not exclusive as Jack found out when another Jack started posting. Mr. Fucks could be any one of us.......

"insightful and nuanced depravity."

Awww, I'm flattered. What a compliment, especially coming from you, Jack. I'm going to start using the above phrase in all promotional materials. ;-)

I respect you too. I think we need more artists such as yourself in the world, and fewer real estate agents (there, on topic!).

Hmmm, here's a wild theory: Maybe Mr. Fuchs is that juju dude over on the Social Effects thread. He's brushing up on his English and typing skills before he goes mainstream with the October threads.

"intentially"

Yikes, I'm starting to sound like that prisoner character from In Living Color who was always making up big words to make himself sound smart.

That was supposed to be "intentionally." I think.

Hmmm, here’s a wild theory: Maybe Mr. Fuchs is that juju dude over on the Social Effects thread. He’s brushing up on his English and typing skills before he goes mainstream with the October threads.

juju sounds more like a female cat though. Perhaps my cats are blogging too.

"You mean you have been unfaithful to the “Huh” thread, and have “posted on other threads”?"

I try to make a valuable contribution now and then. I don't think of it as unfaithfulness so much as "spreading the love."

I'll take a Corona.

"I have to say: “no comment”."

Smart man. And such restraint.

"i’m suprised that more people on this board can’t look at our great failed alcohol experient and compare that to other drugs."

I really would like to address this issue without my head exploding, but I'm afraid it's just not possible. All I can say is, comparing alcohol and even marijuana with hard drugs is like comparing a house cat to a lion.

Oh, but not to suggest I don't think alcohol can ruin lives. I've seen it happen up close and personal. It's not as easy to get addicted to as other drugs though.

Octobeer fest?

Yes, how about SF?

"I’m jealous. “Intangibles” will never attain the noteriety “huh?” established in a matter of hours."

Wasn't our original notoreity established on the "Inflation" thread? At any rate, don't be jealous. There's plenty of depravity for all.

"I just realized that if we have a beer fest, I will have to show my face again “post debacle”. I dont know if I can handle that. LOL "

Perhaps a Halloween party instead? All wear masks and costumes to avoid embarrassment? Come as your favorite element of the housing bubble? But then I would be seriously bummed to miss out on all the fun. I would want to show just to see what iceman (of the notorious "inflatables") would choose to wear. Heh.

"Huh is just a better word. Period."

Absolutely.

"Surfer-x would come as a can of lubricant."

Ewww. With fingerprints or without? No, don't answer that!

Well on that positive note, I must duck out of here and get some actual work done.

"I mean jar. "

LMAO! I didn't catch that the first time. So did it really come in a can back in the day? So you knew who the really freaky people were by the electric can openers on the night stand?

"you just want to see Iceman’s core all inflated, dont you!!"

Oh no, I just spit Coca-Cola on my keyboard. Damn you Jack.

Oops, didn't I say I was leaving?

With one of those old-school cans pictured. On the can appears a very happy looking man and woman, sitting on their separate beds, while the man holds up his can of Love Lube and asks the wife, "Look honey, now we can do it doggy style!"