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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 7/22/2007
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Yup, Rina -- Gene had his own special roll. If you come visit us we will make one up for you too. We are very sophisticated here in Maryland.
--Jan
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Caterina Berimballi
{K:27299} 7/21/2007
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I was hoping you'd say that was his own special toilet paper there. No banana leaves or stray sheep for this guy!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 7/20/2007
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Onie -- I did not look for the "acorns" but that would have been an interesting photo. :)
He has his own little roll of paper next to him but I left him in privacy so I am not sure if he used it.
--Jan
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 7/20/2007
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LOL Jan... Why were my first thoughts of *wonder if there's any acorns swimming below*... also wondering whether Gene will now have a penchant for loo paper...:)))
I can't for the life of me stop laughing at the comments from the others... Especially AJ's 'through the basket in the bowl'... :)))
Was hard being off line while we were doing the change over... ~~GRIN~~ I have a lot to catch up on...
Onie...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 7/16/2007
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Biljana -- Gene is quite a world traveller and there will be other USEFILM members posting his pictures as visits various places. He is a good little guy and I bet he would get along with Hogar if they were to meet.
--Hugs to you and the best regards to all those you love, Jan
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 7/15/2007
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Hey Jan!:)
I miss very interesting serial about Gene :)
Nice to meet you Gene :))
very funny picture:)
big hug to all of you from me and Hogar
biljana
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 7/6/2007
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Moving is such a hassle. For a touch point on where Gene is you can always check:
http://www.usefilm.com/photographer.asp?ID=142954
I am travelling at the moment and will check back in a week or so.
--Best to you, Jan
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Meg Metcalfe
{K:6114} 7/5/2007
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And that's why we love you Jan.....we are rather partial to nuts!
Great story that I've only just seen as I'm so busy packing boxes for the move to Spain....and yes I do know all about the drains....maybe it's better to use the woods! ;)
Meg.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 7/1/2007
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Thanks, Annemette. Yes -- we Americans are a nutty lot!
--Best to you, Jan
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 7/1/2007
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What is it with you Americans and your stuffed animals? In Denmark we have them while being babies and toddlers*LOL*
Such a funny and yes..crazy photo- especially the story:-)
Keep up the silly and weird stuff, Jan:-)
Take care
Annemette
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/26/2007
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Beks -- Thanks so much for coming by to see Gene and commenting on his sanitary habits. Our cat Roland would NEVER allow his sand box to be shared; he is very fussy about that sort of thing. Gene on the other hand does not seem to care where he goes but at least for now he is sticking with the special seat and place that I have provided. Gene is having a good time but eating honey at an alarming rate. He tried some steamed crabs last night but did not care for them too much.
--Best to you, Jan
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rebecca claassen
{K:12904} 6/26/2007
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Faeces-shuss don't you mean AJ?!!!
Hope you know Jan you are perverting the course of nature here....
I realise his bear butt may be suffering, and certainly your toilet would be closer to the woods, but this is a little extreme don't you think? Does your cat have a spare litter tray...?
Very cool pic Jan, nice to see Gene is enjoying himself.
cheers, Beks
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/25/2007
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Well, of course I was being just a little facetious... and it's almost impossible to flush the basket! But then logic is not a strong characteristic of Al Andalus.
AJ
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/25/2007
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AJ -- Seems to make more sense to put it directly in the bowl as it is used to avoid the smelly basket!!!
--Jan
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/25/2007
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Chuck it down the bowl, of course!
AJ
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/25/2007
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AJ -- And then you do what with the basket?
--Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/25/2007
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AJ -- I believe he has an itinerary for a number of visits. Doyle and Marlyce get him back after each trip (at least so far) and then he ships out from their place. See Doyle's profile for his email address and if you are interested in hosting let him know by email. He can work something out with you.
--Best to you, Jan
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/25/2007
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BTW, I see you've CC'd this now. Well, I have to say that in Spain, we use the basket behind the bowl for USED paper. Blocks the drains, you know...
AJ
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/25/2007
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Re your comment to Srna: does Gene really not have an onward ticket or is he simply missing Doyle and Marlyce? He would be most welcome on this side of the pond (assuming those men in uniform would let him in), but I would need to know his proposed travel day so that I could let him know whether to fly into Gibraltar, or Warsaw, or Belgrade, or Manchester, or Podgorica, or erm, oh is it Tuesday? Then it must be Bucharest...
AJ
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/25/2007
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Thanks for the help with the translation, Doyle. Your Spanish skills are a million miles beyond mine.
I buy the frozen poppers by the box and love them, regardless of the price I pay after eating them. There are several brands available here at local stores. I thought "oo" instead of "o" might be more appropriate given the inevitable results of eating a large quantity.
--Best to you, Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/25/2007
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LoL -
Translation of that last comment by Roberto is:
"Very original my friend, in all seriousness I like your your shots since they are very original and they are very creative, happy ones and I hope you continue delighting me with your work, greetings and we are in contact by this medium." - though my Spanish is also rough I suspect thats the working, though not literal translation. Also . . . . they ARE called 'Poppers' here . . . deep fried Jalepenos!! ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/25/2007
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Gracias, Roberto. Aprecio sus comentarios.
I had a little problem following the translation of your comments and apologize for having almost no Spanish skills.
--Best to you, Jan
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R T
{K:727} 6/25/2007
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muy original mi amigo, en serio que me gusta tus tomas ya que son muy originales y eres muy creativo, felicidades y espero siguir deleitandome con tus tomas, saludos y estamos en contacto por este medio.
Roberto
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/25/2007
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Poppers appears to be mispelled and proabaly should be p**pers instead. No more poppers for Gene, I promise. But beer and crabs spiced with Old Bay is in the cards for him tonight. Lookout!!!!
--Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/25/2007
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Oh MAN!!! Now he knows what Jalapeño Poppers taste like and I'll need to hide mine . . .
Please tell me you at least have a pine scented air freshener!! Although . . . he seems to be liking the new approach!!!
Hysterical!
Jalapeño Poppers . . . your days are numbered!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/24/2007
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Thanks, Robin. This morning we went to the old and historic Ellicott City. Posted a few from the visit. More coming your way. I would bet you will have some pretty creative scenes in store for little Gene.
--Jan
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Robin W
{K:16308} 6/24/2007
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Well now, guess the answer to the age old question is NO, not if the bear is staying with the Hoffmans...such an accommodating host you are Jan! Good to see Gene arrived safely and looking forward this leg of his journey, I have a feeling he's in for some fun...us too!
Ever since I heard he would make a stop here, my wheels have been spinning...plotting and scheming ;)
Take care...Robin
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 6/24/2007
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I know Gene is enjoying his staying at your place :))))
So much fun he would have :))))
And attention :))))
Great week in front of all of you :))))
Hug him :)
Srna
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/24/2007
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Srna -- Thanks so much for checking out little Gene. He is a wonderful guest, very cute and he loves to eat honey. He sleeps in the guest bedroom with my cat, Roland, and they are both very quiet at night.
Today he is going to visit a very old Maryland city with lots of history and old buildings.
He will be here for the upcoming week before flying back to Doyle and Marlyce.
--Best to you, Jan
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 6/24/2007
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As always my dear Jan this one is great and I did enjoy so very much reading your about :))))
Thank you !!!!
Hugs
Srna
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/24/2007
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Mahassa -- Thank you so much for viewing and commenting.
--Best regards, Jan
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Elle Elle
{K:10958} 6/24/2007
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hahaha you R great dear Jan, I really enjoyed this one, and a funny about indeed,have a nice time...take care, mahassa
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/24/2007
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Thanks, Jessie. Yes-- he is a trickster but we are keeping an eye on him. Last night he slept in the guest bedroom with the cat. Things were pretty quiet in there so I figure they both got a good night's sleep.
--Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/24/2007
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Roger -- Thanks.... (I think). :)
Check back in a day or so.. more Gene shots coming down the pike.
--Jan
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/24/2007
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what a HOOT, jan. i can't stop laughing at this photo!! and your writing - cracking up! we miss gene. he's a trickster, isn't he? the woods, indeed...;)
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Roger Skinner
{K:81846} 6/23/2007
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oddest damnd pic I have seen in years....
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/23/2007
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Thanks, Liz. Already done; after his reaction to the food I rushed to the grocery store and stocked up on honey. He is fine and looking forward to his trip tomorrow morning.
--Best to you, Jan
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Liz Wallis
{K:26133} 6/23/2007
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Ahhhh, I was wondering where and when he was going to pop up again!!! Nice to see that he is doing well. Hope he isn't stuck there on that seat too long...find the poor guy some honey Jan.
Cheers
Liz
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 6/23/2007
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Thanks for commenting, AJ. I believe the hat is a Pilgrim's hat. Like the Pilgrims in the Colonies around 1620; those that were the early settlers in the US.
--Jan
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AJ Miller
{K:49168} 6/23/2007
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Ah, so that's where Gene's got to! Good to hear he's settling in, despite his upset tummy. He should be very careful not to slip off that seat. Could send him on an unexpected detour.
Incidentally, is the hat a religious thing or is he just very fond of it?
AJ
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