Bauhinia flower

AntaresRose comments on Apr 23, 2018:

That is beautiful. It looks exotic. I suppose it requires a special climate?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 24, 2018:

@BettyColeman http://www.phoenixtropicals.com/orchid_tree.html

Bauhinia flower

Leutrelle comments on Apr 23, 2018:

It is great you know the name!

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 24, 2018:

This flower is featured on coins from Hong Kong. The island of Hong Kong is the only place it grows naturally.

Bauhinia flower

AntaresRose comments on Apr 23, 2018:

That is beautiful. It looks exotic. I suppose it requires a special climate?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 23, 2018:

It is a tree. I don't think it can handle freezing. Native to Hong Kong and grows well in Phoenix.

Electrolytic Capacitor explosion! Round two of my Arp Solina rebuild.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Those are always fun.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 23, 2018:

@RedskyRiver I was refering to blowing up electrolytic caps.

Sign on bar, Globe, Arizona

BeeHappy comments on Apr 22, 2018:

Hahaha! So I guess I'll fit in..... you have a dirty mind.... as a poker player. LOL :-)

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 22, 2018:

I have a dirty mind? I resemble that!

Is it biologically possible to mate a cow and a stallion together aside from some differences in ...

Plainjane comments on Apr 21, 2018:

No.One is equine, one is bovine.Different species.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@lbusche There are examples of different animal species breeding, sometimes creating viable offspring. house cats have interbred with so many different species of cat, it makes management of endangered species quite difficult. Many species of dogs, wolves coyotes, and wild dogs have a similar problem. Cows have been crossed to Bison, making it difficult to raise a heard of pure Bison, especially for the very rare European bison.

Is it biologically possible to mate a cow and a stallion together aside from some differences in ...

Plainjane comments on Apr 21, 2018:

No.One is equine, one is bovine.Different species.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@lbusche Fish stocking programs have produced a sterile hybrid called Tiger Trout by crossing Brown Trout with Brook Trout (Char). Since they don't breed, they tend to grow quickly and the population cannot get out of control.

Is it biologically possible to mate a cow and a stallion together aside from some differences in ...

birdingnut comments on Apr 21, 2018:

I don't know, but at least you could milk your transportation. But, seriously, you can't mate them naturally, but of course you can with genetic manipulation in a petri dish. They even put jellyfish DNA slice bits in rabbits, to make them glow in the dark.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 21, 2018:

You could milk a horse if you really wanted to.

Tucson Botanical Gardens Corpse Flower Live streaming [youtube.com]

OldGoat43 comments on Apr 21, 2018:

Too bad there isn't smell-o-rama available.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 21, 2018:

Such a shame that I never loaded the smell ap.

One of my favorite places to take pictures is The Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona.

CandyWorner comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I would love to go with you sometime. I have a nice camera I need to practice using. I have a lot of friends who do photography.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@CandyWorner Maybe if you send me a message, I can respond to it.

One of my favorite places to take pictures is The Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona.

CandyWorner comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I would love to go with you sometime. I have a nice camera I need to practice using. I have a lot of friends who do photography.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 21, 2018:

@CandyWorner You have messages blocked. My number is 480-241-4038.

One of my favorite places to take pictures is The Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona.

CandyWorner comments on Apr 20, 2018:

I would love to go with you sometime. I have a nice camera I need to practice using. I have a lot of friends who do photography.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 20, 2018:

I tried to send you a message with contact information so we could make it happen, but I was blocked because I don't have a photo (huh?). I will mostly be out of town this week, but we could go tomorrow or Monday.

Great Egrets on a cold winter morning.

CaroleKay comments on Apr 19, 2018:

We need a love button. ♥

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 20, 2018:

All we need is love...buttons

Old Dodge Truck, Carefree, Arizona

DotLewis comments on Apr 20, 2018:

Cool! Colors are very interesting. There is a "Carefree" Arizona? What part? Sure, I could Google but it's late I'm lazy.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 20, 2018:

In the foothills, north of Phoenix.

One of my favorite places to take pictures is The Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona.

CandyWorner comments on Apr 19, 2018:

Thanks I am going to check it out!

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 20, 2018:

I am always looking for somebody to go with.

One of my favorite places to take pictures is The Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona.

nightowl comments on Apr 19, 2018:

that's ass-kicking, george! how? how did you manage to have those colors so clearly and true? the texture of a breeze against the water is a nice touch, too. didn't realize you guys had wind down there...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 19, 2018:

That's not much wind, more a breeze you can barely feel.

One of my favorite places to take pictures is The Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona.

nightowl comments on Apr 19, 2018:

that's ass-kicking, george! how? how did you manage to have those colors so clearly and true? the texture of a breeze against the water is a nice touch, too. didn't realize you guys had wind down there...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 19, 2018:

I go there frequently, sometimes the sunsets are amazing, sometimes meh.

Any fans of Route 66? Personal stories, road trips? I will share a couple of mine in the comments.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 18, 2018:

In ten days I will be in Oatman, Arizona, photographing motorcycles on Route 66. If you are at the Laughlin River Run, you should swing on by, say Hi!, feed some donkeys, get your picture taken.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 18, 2018:

@PappyOnWings Or carrots, but I don't think either one is very good for the donkeys. There has been a diabetes problem caused by eating too much sweet stuff.

Go figure a poisonous plant, be careful around this one especially with curious pets.

alphasoixante comments on Apr 17, 2018:

Where do these plants grow? Nice pictures,

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 17, 2018:

I have seen them in Arizona and New Mexico. There are nine species.

Part 2 I was photographing the Phoenix Bikefest Rally for our company Ridescapes.

DotLewis comments on Apr 16, 2018:

But he did land on his feet, kinda.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 16, 2018:

Very briefly,

I was photographing the Phoenix Bikefest Rally for our company Ridescapes.

DotLewis comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Good, as in came out standing after laying that down or did he actually pull that out of the fire? Really asking.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 16, 2018:

Good as in see how great I can ride! Smooth move idiot.

I was photographing the Phoenix Bikefest Rally for our company Ridescapes.

DotLewis comments on Apr 16, 2018:

Good, as in came out standing after laying that down or did he actually pull that out of the fire? Really asking.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 16, 2018:

There are three more pictures, he ended flat on the ground,along with the bike. he was doing a sideways burnout (just missed that) then the bike snapped around and launched him.

How many of you have heard of "The Electric Universe " theory?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 14, 2018:

I had never heard of it, so I looked it up. sound theory? no.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 14, 2018:

It doesn't even qualify as a theory.

Bee Happy! Spring at Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona

BeeHappy comments on Apr 11, 2018:

I think I see that bee smiling! ?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 11, 2018:

Happy happy bee.

Bee Happy! Spring at Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona

phxbillcee comments on Apr 11, 2018:

Another Phoenician?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 11, 2018:

Yes, East Valley

Old School House, Idaho

paul1967 comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I love it

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 11, 2018:

Thank you.

Cathedral Rock, Sedona, Arizona

BeeHappy comments on Apr 10, 2018:

Yes! Tricks the eye at first, until you realize it's a reflection. Good one!

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 10, 2018:

Everybody and his brother takes a picture of it straight up. When I saw the perfect reflection, I knew what my shot was.

Yeah I made it to level 7! What happens at this level? I haven’t seen anything new

PraiseXenu comments on Apr 10, 2018:

I think everyone should post new profile pictures every time they level up. Or remove an article of clothing.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 10, 2018:

Every time I remove an article of clothing, somebody forces me to put it back on.

Yeah I made it to level 7! What happens at this level? I haven’t seen anything new

SallyInStitches comments on Apr 10, 2018:

So at what level do you get a case of Jameson & a brace of fire breathing whores?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 10, 2018:

We all want to know that.

Ever had a magical close encounter with wild animals, with no bait food involved?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 7, 2018:

While I was photographing a model in the park, a hawk landed in the tree right next to me and stayed there while I took about a dozen pictures, some as close as 5 feet.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 7, 2018:

@Freespirit64 I frequently see them, and sometimes photograph them, but I usually photograph birds with my big lens. Having a hawk land at arms length when I had a camera in my hand was a completely new experience.

Anybody else no longer able to stomach fantasy movies or ghost movies that involve all kinds of ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 7, 2018:

Many of these films require a suspension of belief, require you to "check your brain at the door" to be enjoyed. If the story is well told, Idon't mind, but many of these are so poorly told I cannot stomach them.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 7, 2018:

I love horror comedy when it is well done. Films like Zombieland, What we do in the Shadows, or Only Lovers Left Alive.

So you decide to get it on with someone, and you put your iPhone on "Play all -- shuffle".

Akfishlady comments on Apr 7, 2018:

What is getting it on? Is it something that is a mood? I can't remember/

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 7, 2018:

Bongos may be involved.

What kind of hat should we wear?

Gwendolyn2018 comments on Apr 5, 2018:

Oh, I do wear a metal colander on occasion--not to honor the Flying Spaghetti Monster, but because it helps deflect the mind rays of the squirrels.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 5, 2018:

@Gwendolyn2018 All that cuteness is how they get past our defenses. When we least expect it they beam mind control rays at us and eat everything in the bird feeder.

What kind of hat should we wear?

Gwendolyn2018 comments on Apr 5, 2018:

Oh, I do wear a metal colander on occasion--not to honor the Flying Spaghetti Monster, but because it helps deflect the mind rays of the squirrels.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 5, 2018:

I never trusted those squirrels.

What do you like to observe in nature?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 4, 2018:

The desert, rivers, birds, animals.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 4, 2018:

Spring in the desert is my favorite.

We have a new sandwich

carlyhorton comments on Apr 4, 2018:

Unappetizing and revolting. It's perfect.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 4, 2018:

What she said.

Have you ever: served on jury duty?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I served on a Grand Jury. I could have got out of it but I didn't keep the paperwork, so I figured "How long could it take". That was before I found out it was two days a week for four months. I spent the first two months as an alternate, but the next two months I was there, Monday and Friday. Very ...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 4, 2018:

@atheist I may have once or twice, Sometimes we took breaks between the cases.

Does anyone shy away from using a company who promotes religious ideals?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 3, 2018:

It's their business, they can if they want, but I reserve the right to go somewhere else.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 3, 2018:

In n Out doesn't bother me, they are so low key about it you really have to search for it (It's on the bottom of the cups).

Does anyone shy away from using a company who promotes religious ideals?

Nurse-Quantros comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I'll say this, I don't agree with them, but I love me some chick-fil-a

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 3, 2018:

I never much liked Chick-fil-a, so the idea of boycotting them amounts to nothing since I am never there anyway.

Do you still have CDs, or is all your music on an MP3 player/cell phone?

JasonWikander comments on Mar 30, 2018:

Nothing compares to the warm Rich sound of vinyl

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 3, 2018:

I can't make my turntable work right when I go off road.

Share something random about yourself.. I'll go first, I love the smell of new leather..

BeeHappy comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I love driving (preferably a roadtrip) with the radio blaring something appropriate, loud, heavy bass, good beat....Most likely rock n roll.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 2, 2018:

@BeeHappy

Share something random about yourself.. I'll go first, I love the smell of new leather..

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Apr 2, 2018:

I love to do photography at night.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 2, 2018:

Like this.

Share something random about yourself.. I'll go first, I love the smell of new leather..

BeeHappy comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I love driving (preferably a roadtrip) with the radio blaring something appropriate, loud, heavy bass, good beat....Most likely rock n roll.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 2, 2018:

@BeeHappy I will let you know. I will be in Oatman April 25-29.

Share something random about yourself.. I'll go first, I love the smell of new leather..

BeeHappy comments on Jan 31, 2018:

I love driving (preferably a roadtrip) with the radio blaring something appropriate, loud, heavy bass, good beat....Most likely rock n roll.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Apr 2, 2018:

I used to design incredibly powerful car amplifiers. I used to listen to loud music while driving all the time.

So Putin wants to blow up Florida

Whathappensnow comments on Mar 2, 2018:

Every one wants to blow up Florida.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 31, 2018:

I'm waiting for it to sink beneath the waves.

Why Ohio??

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Mar 31, 2018:

Because Ohio's for lovers

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 31, 2018:

@ashortbeauty My cute guy days are long behind me. Now all I have is my sparkling wit and awesome photography skills.

Why Ohio??

LadyAlyxandrea comments on Mar 31, 2018:

Because Ohio's for lovers

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 31, 2018:

I thought that was Virginia.

What do we all have in common as humans?

Sticks48 comments on Mar 30, 2018:

The love and respect for donuts. It may be our only hope.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 30, 2018:

It is , our only hope but if you touch that chocolate donut, there will be war.

Can we quantify stupidity?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 29, 2018:

What sort of units would you use? Dolts, microDolts, MegaDolts?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 29, 2018:

This is akin to using the unit "Helen" to measure beauty. One Helen can launch a thousand ships, a millihelen can launch one ship and a microHelen can only launch a row boat.

Tricks For Your Eyes

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Does anyone know who did this?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 28, 2018:

@sassygirl3869 You're welcome.

Tricks For Your Eyes

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Does anyone know who did this?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 27, 2018:

Rob Gonsalves

Tricks For Your Eyes

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Does anyone know who did this?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@sassygirl3869 https://www.boredpanda.com/magic-realism-paintings-rob-gonsalves/

Is the era of men "wooing" or "Pursuing" over?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 27, 2018:

Time for women to start wooing.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 27, 2018:

@DUCHESSA I'm not holding my breath.

Who has played Dungeons and Dragons

JimmyM comments on Mar 25, 2018:

IF I had, i'd never admit it ;-)

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 25, 2018:

If Vin Diesel is man enough to admit it, you can too.

Do you believe Atheism is a religion?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 23, 2018:

No. many theists seem to believe atheists are organized and working in unison. And we worship Satan, of course. Don't they know we are too busy dancing naked at our drunken orgies to worry about that?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 24, 2018:

@Hominid That goes without saying.

I'd like to help them.

TaraMarshall comments on Mar 22, 2018:

I'm good, Phoenix is in the 70s and 80s right now!

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 23, 2018:

@ailurophile The humidity is low, so 92's not too bad. It's where we separate the tourists from the people that live here.

I'd like to help them.

TaraMarshall comments on Mar 22, 2018:

I'm good, Phoenix is in the 70s and 80s right now!

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 22, 2018:

@ailurophile It hit 92 today, and it wasn't even sunny.

Careers that involve travel

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 17, 2018:

He needs to drop everything and follow you around. No? Bye.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 17, 2018:

@MeriMaat Spoken partly in jest, but I'm actually kind of jealous.

How do you meet people?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 17, 2018:

When my wife was sick, most of my friends drifted away. I don't blame them, I just wasn't there. After she passed I knew I needed to be around people, so I joined several Meetup groups (meetup.com) engaged in different things for my various interests. Things like digital photography, independent ...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 17, 2018:

once you join, you still have to go, that is the hard part.

How do you meet people?

azzow2 comments on Mar 17, 2018:

If happen to make it past two fences and a wall then get by the dogs. If all that happens if isee them on one of the 13 cameras. I can call the sherif if he is busy. I can shoot them in the and talk to then while the ambulance is comming.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 17, 2018:

That works too.

What was the most expensive clothing item you owned and how much did it cost?

Katastrophe1969 comments on Mar 13, 2018:

Nothing over $50. Thrift store, or homemeade. That way I can always be unique.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 14, 2018:

@Katastrophe1969 Cute.

I love reading! Anyone else? If so who are your favorite authors and what genre do you prefer?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, John Scalzi, too many others to mention.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 13, 2018:

@Holysocks Shortly after I read "Good Omens" I found a copy of Neverwhere in the library. Then he wrote "American Gods". Both great books, among of my favorites.

I love reading! Anyone else? If so who are your favorite authors and what genre do you prefer?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 12, 2018:

Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, John Scalzi, too many others to mention.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 12, 2018:

@Blindbird I haven't heard of that one, but I'm sure I will read it at some point. A few years ago I went to a book signing for "The Ocean at the End of the Lane". He was signing books past midnight.

Mrs. Betty Bowers, America's Best Christian

Qualia comments on Mar 8, 2018:

I have that one saved in my files :) GMTA? So true... :/

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 8, 2018:

GMTA?

Are vitamins good for you? How do you know?

EricList comments on Mar 5, 2018:

If your doctor identifies a deficiency, or your diet is poor, vitamins can help. Otherwise, it's a crap shoot.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 6, 2018:

@The_Antichrist many vitamins were discovered because various deficiencies would lead to illness or death. Just taking supplements without cause is pointless and possibly dangerous, but addressing known shortages can be life changing.

I am now a Atheist Minister. I can marry people now. I also have other rights as a Minister.

Kris725 comments on Mar 3, 2018:

How did you become an Atheist minister? I've been meaning to become an ordained Pastafarian Priestess.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 6, 2018:

What rituals does a Pastafarian Priestess officiate? Are noodles involved?

Do you prefer mountain or coastal scenery?

Oddsbodikins comments on Mar 5, 2018:

Is this a trick question? :P :) <(I grew up on the north coast of Oregon.) I like both equally.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 5, 2018:

When I read the question, I immediately thought of the Oregon Coast, and the way the mountains drop straight to the ocean.

What's your favorite horror film?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 4, 2018:

American Werewolf in London.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 4, 2018:

Zombieland, Shaun of the Dead, Cockneys vs Zombies, What we do in the Shadows

The North Pole Has Surged Above Freezing In The Dead Of Winter (For Those of Us In The Northern ...

Aralt comments on Feb 26, 2018:

I guess the 6th mass extinction should be close!

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 3, 2018:

The 6th mass extinction has been ongoing for the last 10,000 years. It's just been accelerating lately.

The North Pole Has Surged Above Freezing In The Dead Of Winter (For Those of Us In The Northern ...

njoy_life_2 comments on Feb 26, 2018:

Another new stinkin' item to worry about.... Sigh....

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 3, 2018:

Nothing new here, they started discussing this 100 years ago.

When I listen to Wish You Were Here, by Pink Floyd, I catch myself getting lost in thought to the ...

Leutrelle comments on Mar 3, 2018:

Pink Floyd has a way of doing that to a person. Especially if you are high:)

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 3, 2018:

Do I look like the kind of person that would listen to Pink Floyd high?

I've never lived in Las Vegas, but my son lived there three years.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 2, 2018:

I have been there many times for work, but I don't like it. Almost every time I have been there, somebody has tried to scam me. There are some nice places to eat, but otherwise nothing I like that I can't get at home.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 2, 2018:

I would like to spend some time at Valley of Fire State Park.

I can see how 5 & 10 might be helpful.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 1, 2018:

Needs more research, much more research.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 1, 2018:

@BeeHappy I volunteer.

I can see how 5 & 10 might be helpful.

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Mar 1, 2018:

Needs more research, much more research.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Mar 1, 2018:

But does the grad student with the clipboard have to watch?

20 Historical Words That We Should Bring Back - YouTube

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 27, 2018:

I know these people.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 27, 2018:

@BeeHappy Some of them at a distance, not far enough in fact.

What have you always wanted to do or try, that you just haven't gotten around to?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 24, 2018:

I have long dreamed of driving from the southern end of US95 to the Canadian border, photographing as I go. The highway used to go from Nogales at the Mexico border to the Canada border in Montana, but for my plan I would start in Phoenix. It passes through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 27, 2018:

@Silvertongue My broomstick: https://www.flickr.com/photos/georgerocheleau/9481062615/in/photolist-frNVAP-frL2Be-fs1ubm-frL6SB-fs1gHJ-frLeQn-frLuLM-fs1EK3-fs1AMb-fs1Jvo-frLyU6-frLV8Z-frLZjc-frM4hT-frKjvD-frM8wT-frKp7z-frKAPM-fs135m-frZM5L-frKEmi-frZR3w-fs16aE-frKV6V-frKQtT-fs1WHL-fs21Df-frLQmH-fs25u3-fo1F2V-fofzUU-fofHvA-fnZYuZ-fofkK5-fo1bPp-ffDQyg-ffTJ2L-ffDAhe-ffDp4V-ffTwJ5-ffDcFF-ffD6Fr-ffT4L1-ffT9Th-ffSTVG-ffCJRT-ffSNqW-ffCtVK-ffSvim-ffCbiZ

Are There Humanist Rules Regarding Foul Language?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 26, 2018:

Using foul language is an automatic ticket to Hell.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 27, 2018:

@jeffy Next to the crying baby.

I have come up with a simple rule of thumb: the more interesting someone you meet online is-- the ...

Funnygir175 comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Am I the only one that checks for new members nearby every day?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 26, 2018:

@Qualia Not quite sure why that is.

What have you always wanted to do or try, that you just haven't gotten around to?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 24, 2018:

I have long dreamed of driving from the southern end of US95 to the Canadian border, photographing as I go. The highway used to go from Nogales at the Mexico border to the Canada border in Montana, but for my plan I would start in Phoenix. It passes through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 24, 2018:

@BeeHappy Road trip!

What have you always wanted to do or try, that you just haven't gotten around to?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 24, 2018:

I have long dreamed of driving from the southern end of US95 to the Canadian border, photographing as I go. The highway used to go from Nogales at the Mexico border to the Canada border in Montana, but for my plan I would start in Phoenix. It passes through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 24, 2018:

@BeeHappy I might, can you drive a stick?

I have come up with a simple rule of thumb: the more interesting someone you meet online is-- the ...

Funnygir175 comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Am I the only one that checks for new members nearby every day?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 22, 2018:

@Rugglesby I live in the only part of Arizona that has people, but there are a lot of them. Nobody is from here and everybody is looking for some kind of community.

I have come up with a simple rule of thumb: the more interesting someone you meet online is-- the ...

Funnygir175 comments on Feb 22, 2018:

Am I the only one that checks for new members nearby every day?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 22, 2018:

Not the only one, I do the same.

Christian author who said atheists ‘exacerbate evil’ was cheating on his wife with two women –...

Stevil comments on Feb 9, 2018:

No say it ain't so!! Lucky for him he can just prey and ask forgiveness

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 20, 2018:

For two women, he has to pray twice.

"Eskimo: "If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?

NZVee comments on Feb 16, 2018:

Catholic priests in my days would give a whole different answer. Not heaven. Not hell. But purgatory. I was taught by the nuns that babies that died before baptism went to purgatory. For ever and ever. Is purgatory no longer a "thing" in catholicism these days?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 17, 2018:

They told me, they were all stuck in Limbo, the dingy bus station waiting room of the afterlife, and the bus was never coming.

What are you guys reading?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 5, 2018:

In memory of the death of Ursula K. Le Guin, I am again reading Left Hand of Darkness.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 16, 2018:

Have moved on to "Count Zero" and "Mona Lisa Overdrive".

Will silvereyes ever run out of poignant questions?

silvereyes comments on Feb 15, 2018:

I say poignant questions are better than pungent questions. : )

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 16, 2018:

I never run out of pungent questions...and equally pungent answers.

Okay single folks, how are you spending Valentine's day?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 13, 2018:

Watching the Bolshoi?

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 13, 2018:

I expect I will do the same thing I would do most other nights, watch DVDs or mess around on Facebook, although going to the art museum is possible.

Starman 'driving' a Red Tesla Roadster Poll

Davesnothere comments on Feb 9, 2018:

His Rockets were bigger than Apollo, and the booster came back down and landed, all three, two on nearby pads and one on a ship at sea, so they can be reused. The chat thread on his live feed is outrageous though, so full of grade school flunk outs and flat earthers,quick to believe conspiracy and ...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 11, 2018:

Space X is starting to plan their next rocket, which they are calling BFR. The "F" may stand for Falcon... or not. It will be larger than the Saturn V. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFR_(rocket)

Is anyone else a nerd?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 7, 2018:

I'm an engineer, that's almost a nerd all by itself. Only one bookcase? You need to step up your game.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 7, 2018:

@Sarahroo29 I need a bigger house, just so I have a place to put more books.

SCIENCE MATTERS Not just during historic rocket launches.

Sarahroo29 comments on Feb 6, 2018:

Oohh... I missed it because I was at work.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 7, 2018:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbSwFU6tY1c&t=437s

Does anyone here envisage a day when religious institutions would be sued to court to expunge hate ...

ThereisnoDog comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Nope, and if it ever came to pass I would happily stand with the religious that would no doubt be protesting. Hypocrisy is wrong, and telling others they can't learn things the way you don't like is blatant hypocrisy.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 6, 2018:

This would be one of the few times I would be standing with the religious people.

It says I should make a post. But, I'm new and I don't know what to say. So.....hi?

rebel_lion comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Anyone up for a chat? I don't know if this site has private messaging, lol, but I could go for a nice talk if anyones awake....

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 5, 2018:

@rebel_lion It was the middle of the damn night. :D

Has anyone seen any good movies lately? What would you suggest?

poetdi56 comments on Feb 5, 2018:

I truly loved "The Shape of Water." Beautiful cinematography, and a good message about understanding and tolerance.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 5, 2018:

@Charlene So did I.

Are you good at small talk?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Beginning conversation with somebody I don't know is awkward for me, and I don't feel comfortable in social situations with people I don't know. If I can establish some common interest, I seem to be able to hold my own, as long as it isn't too loud, because I have some hearing loss. This rules out ...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 5, 2018:

@Betty That's why I am here.

Are you good at small talk?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Beginning conversation with somebody I don't know is awkward for me, and I don't feel comfortable in social situations with people I don't know. If I can establish some common interest, I seem to be able to hold my own, as long as it isn't too loud, because I have some hearing loss. This rules out ...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 5, 2018:

@btroje Winter is over, we had our two days of rain. I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get any more till July.

Are you good at small talk?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Beginning conversation with somebody I don't know is awkward for me, and I don't feel comfortable in social situations with people I don't know. If I can establish some common interest, I seem to be able to hold my own, as long as it isn't too loud, because I have some hearing loss. This rules out ...

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 5, 2018:

And the weather has been great.

It says I should make a post. But, I'm new and I don't know what to say. So.....hi?

rebel_lion comments on Feb 5, 2018:

Anyone up for a chat? I don't know if this site has private messaging, lol, but I could go for a nice talk if anyones awake....

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 5, 2018:

Hi! I'm up for a chat if you are still here, or next time we are both on at the same time.

What irritating song do you hear in stores- that makes you want to leave?

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 4, 2018:

Almost any Christmas music makes me want to leave.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 4, 2018:

Or heave.

What irritating song do you hear in stores- that makes you want to leave?

Pooska comments on Jan 22, 2018:

I lived in Japan for a few years and they would play elevator versions of American folk songs in stores...like yankie doodle dandy, oh Susanna, bicycle built for 2, teddy bear picnic... it made me feel like I was in some sort of different planet

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 4, 2018:

In a grocery store in China I heard what I think was San Antonio Rose.

Since you have revealed to others that you're an atheist how has it effected your love life and ...

GeorgeRocheleau comments on Feb 2, 2018:

While there was one time where I am pretty sure it nipped a relationship in the bud, I can't see how it would have worked out anyway. I was only pursuing it in a half hearted way because I was lonely, and it is just as well it ended early.

GeorgeRocheleau replies on Feb 2, 2018:

My last girlfriend was a believer, but it was never an issue. Her daughters were both athiest, and that made her more accepting than other people might have been.