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To: bela_ghoulashi who wrote (8289)	9/6/2001 6:48:02 AM
From: bela_ghoulashi	Respond to of 74559

Although, given that this whole thread is dedicated to and predicated on disaster, I guess I shouldn't be complaining, <vbg>. And am not really, just making a contrarian observation.

To: bela_ghoulashi who wrote (8289)	9/6/2001 9:01:05 AM
From: TobagoJack	Respond to of 74559

Hi blandbutmarvellous, <<I can read your anecdotal examples in two ways ... unimagined disasters ... no comprehension ... unprepared ... clueless, unrealistic, and foolish, or ... self-confidence ... sense of proportion ... adversity in stride ... and doing what they want to do while maintaining some belief in the future ... which assessment is more accurate, or what mixture of both fits>> It is one case in one case, a mix of both in one case, and the other case in one case. <<whatever may happen, life goes on and there's no reason not to be happy with it no matter what circumstances it may force on you ... I've read many of your posts ... miss the sense in what you write that simple happiness is possible for average people even in the face of adversity and loss. Humanity is resilient..."our" humanity is resilient. And flexible. We can do a lot with it, even in extremes. This is the small, simple picture. I know you're familiar with it. But in your ruminations on the direness of the bigger picture, I sometimes feel it gets a bit lost, washed out by the darker message>> Have you read these particular posts? Message 14935861 QUOTE On the subject of Philippines, should a Perfect Economic Storm hit, Philippines would be one of the few places I would consider going to wait out the storm. The people, food ingredients, mango shakes, grilled squid over garlic rice, diving, and weather are adorable. Cost is low. Now that wife is certified and enthusiastic for underwater exploration, a return to my responsibility free days can be contemplated. I rode out the TianAnMen induced recession on Boracay Island. Parties until 3:00am. Monopoly games starting at 2:00pm. Unlimited supply of mango and coconut shakes. Great place, icky country. UNQUOTE Message 15134944 QUOTE I feel I am pretty level headed about most subjects I comment on given my market neutral background … born a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago in China, of Chinese Shanghainese (the distinction is important to her) mother (US citizen who had voted for Clinton because e had a nice face) and cocktail dad (Chinese, French, Creole, looked Indian), with English Jewish (living in China) and American Jewish (living in Russia) half brothers, (have gorgeously engineered cousins (some are Italian, Japanese, Chinese, French, African and Scottish mixes), nieces and nephews in all large countries of the world), educated (high school and college) in the USA, and totally corrupted in HK. Most of the clan is still in Trinidad. And yes, I love my country and the folks there, and I think it is good that they do not have to work too hard given that they are floating on oil and gas. I am basically the best and worst of everything, but very happy-go-lucky. My favorite countries in the world, besides Trinidad, are the Philippines and Italy. I really appreciate small and totally useless governments in charge of gorgeous places populated by beautiful people, and I have no particular use for borders and government revenue collectors. UNQUOTE Message 15344386 … just for fun while marking time Message 15774372 … this is me, as most friends know me Message 16182582 … been there, done that, and was fun while it lasted, but not recommended to most folks Message 16266917 … this is also quintessentially and definitively me, as my friends know me How do you read my writing now:0) Chugs, Jay