Is it wrong that I prefer the company of straight dudes?

Meh, never. The only "Next Generation" I wish to be connected with, is Star Trek!

My country will continue to be governed by self serving, corrupt, lying, backstabbing leeches for many generations to come, I don't need to mingle with future politicians to be aware of that fact. lol

 

Me too, IS!

Plus how does one define an "old" person?

I've known folks that were ready for the grave at 30. Then I've known folks that were still alive and kicking at 89. :sunny:

It really is all just a state of mind. I just like smart and original people. And there are plenty of them out there -- as long as you can manage to keep your mind and heart open big time. :daisy:

QP

 

Well, the "old" people I made food for in my first job were all over 60, so in that respect, I meant age wise, when I said "old" people. lol I guess the fact I was also constantly bullied by people my own age (at work as well as school) was also a reason why I seeked some shelter by spending my lunch time with the old people. But I did genuinely enjoy their company... they just seemed much nicer and friendlier.

I look and feel more than twice the age I am, and I have no doubts that some people in their 60's, 70's, and 80's, are in better shape, and healthier than I am. lol So I do definitely believe, at least to an extent, that you're as old as you feel. I was ready for the grave in my teens, as even at that age, I had already given up on life. lol

 

Shit, I totally know what you mean. I was living with clinical depression, and had no family to help/support me. I guess it's a miracle we both survived! :sunny: I know I am totally glad you are still on this earth. There must be a reason... :grouphug:

QP

 

:iagree::cheers2:

 

People are strange when you're a stranger
Faces look ugly when you're alone
Women seem wicked when you're unwanted
Streets are uneven when you're down

When you're strange
Faces come out of the rain
When you're strange
No one remembers your name
When you're strange
When you're strange
When you're strange

People are strange when you're a stranger
Faces look ugly when you're alone
Women seem wicked when you're unwanted
Streets are uneven when you're down

When you're strange
Faces come out of the rain
When you're strange
No one remembers your name
When you're strange
When you're strange
When you're strange

When you're strange
Faces come out of the rain
When you're strange
No one remembers your name
When you're strange
When you're strange
When you're strange

Copyright © Jim Morrison/Doors

P.S. I totally love and respect this song. It's just so ahead of its time. Jim makes it seem totally cool to be strange and/or queer/lesbian/bi/trans, homeless, etc. And this was before Nixon did his nasty deeds. :devil:

QP

 

LOL. I think I sort of like it? But what were you really thinking?

QP

 

I miss read your post. :blush5:

Even if you don't like it, you must like George Takei. Everybody likes him

 

See, this is exactly what I was talking about. I've NEVER seen a Star Wars or Star Trek flick, but if somebody can give me a valid reason why (and I don't mean Roger Ebert) I should shell out my good money to see these flicks, then I am more likely to give it a go.

It always means a lot more to me when someone I know says: This is an awesome flick! Go see it as quick as you can!

Just like Shale's Movie Blurbs.

I've seen several of the movies he watched: If he said they were good, then they were really good. :2thumbsup:

QP

P.S. Still can't wait to see LINCOLN...

 

It's also a TV show Several TV shows. The older films are ok. I would not recommend watching any of them, though. The NG films are better. The new one is - 90% If the trailer looks good - I watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4XXydDEkG0"]Star Trek 11 Trailer 2 - the NEW one!! - YouTube

 

I stopped watching TV (including cable) 5 years ago. But I am a total DVD fanatic. My public library will let me check out up to 15 DVD's for free.

So I get to watch all the movies and documentaries I want, without all those wretched commercials.

It's my own private little way of getting back at big business. :2thumbsup:

QP

P.S. What are the public libraries like in the UK? I'm just curious?

 

I've not been in a while - I owe some money on some books (overdue).
They are very good. Well, the ones I've been too, anyway.
From memory, the DVD's are a little dated, though.
But, yeah, probably like yours: Free internet/Free wifi/ebooks/ Book clubs etc.
You can get pretty much any book you like - if you ask.
You can't get free DVD's, though.

They are closing a lot down (not due to me not paying for the books, I hasten to add)



http://www.leicester.gov.uk/libraries.aspx

 

Awesome pic! Have you actually been to that library?

Here, it all depends on what state you're from. When I was still living in Illinois, I had to pay for movies from the public library.

But they are totally free in Oregon. :sunny:

Well, for 21 days. LOL. That's still an awesome deal. :2thumbsup:

QP

 

I have. It's in the city centre. Ftr, that one has closed down, and has been turned into a training/skills centre. My local one isn't quite as impressive a building - so I cheated.

 

Oregon,eh? Guess I should check out the library here.

Found myself living across from a lesbian bar back in '60 and started hanging out there. At first they were nervous,as one might expect,but not being too much of a dummy,minded my beeswax and made some good friends. Problem I always had with ga--queers(going with the flow,here.) is that they were always trying to seduce me. Uncomfortable for me--just not hooked up that way.

I was in that bar when cops came in and arrested every lesbian that had mens clothing on--suits and such. 1960 for ya'.

The only thing that bugs me is the silly behaviour of flamers. It's just embarrassing.

 

So why did you cheat? Just in a hurry? LOL. Actually, that second building has a sort of American Gothic look to it? I'm sure Grant Wood would know what I mean. :sunny:

QP

P.S. One of my favorite films is EDUCATING RITA. Do you know if it was actually filmed in England? Or was I duped big time? LOL. :dupe:

 

No, not in a hurry.

'My local one isn't quite as impressive a building - so I cheated' and posted the first pic. The second one is my local library.

Looking at it, it does. I hadn't really noticed before. I walk past it all the time - you end up not noticing details, I guess. It is quite a nice building, actually. It's well over 220 years old. It's nearly as old as the U.S.A

Duped

Although the setting of the film is Liverpool, the film was shot in Dublin. Trinity College, Dublin is used as the setting for the university, and University College Dublin in Belfield, Dublin is used for Rita's summer school. The rooms used by Bryant as his office and tutorial room were those of the College Historical Society and the University Philosophical Society respectively, and while the building was considerably refurnished, the production chose to leave portraits of Douglas Hyde and Isaac Butt and committee photographs in the former and a bust of John Pentland Mahaffy in the latter. No. 8 Hogan Avenue in the South Lotts area of Ringsend was used for Rita's house in the film, and one in Burlington Road, Ballsbridge for Bryant's. The scene in France was filmed in Maynooth, outside Dublin, and Pearse Station and Dublin Airport were also used. The scene in the pub was shot in The Stag's Head pub on Dame Court in Dublin. However, the pub which Rita enters is the Dame Tavern which is opposite The Stags head.

 

Damn, you should write a book. I'm totally into American history - queer and straight.



Sounds to me like you were out there way before the Stonewall years? That was a significant time in history. :sunny:

Did you get to see the movie about Harvey Milk? He was such a really cool dude - all about human rights.

Sad how his life ended in such a totally violent way.

QP

P.S. Yeah, if you're in Oregon, then check out those DVD's at the public library! You can even put the new movies on hold. You might have to wait awhile, but you get to keep them for 21 days. Totally awesome (in my book). Pun on purpose.

 

I like hanging with gay dudes. I'm %100 straight. I've tried to investigate an interest in homosexuality, but I found that I just plain have no interest.

I like hanging with them because they're different. Now before you go telling me otherwise just read me out.

I've found that %99 of the time gay men are nicer, more understanding, they have less of an ego and are far more emotionally rooted than straight men. With the exception of a few, most straight men I've chosen as friends have treated me like shit. Taken advantage of my genuine intentions and constantly fuck with my head.

Gay people just don't do that. Maybe its because they're interested in me, maybe they've been treated similarly by straight men. Maybe this caused them to take an interest in one that isn't a complete tool. Idk. Either way I've found them to be quite nice and respectful.

So if its not weird for me, its not weird for you.

 

That's good to know! Thanks. Glad I'm not the only one. :sunny:

QP