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VLADIMIR PUTIN
A PHOTO ESSAY
. . . . is it just me?
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/PutinwithoneofKonispups-130204.jpg)
(Disclaimer: This is NOT a political thread. I’ll be posting a photo essay of Vladimir Putin over the next couple of weeks. In so doing, I hope to be able to capture the many complexities of this fascinating man. I do so with respect at all times. If, at any time, you feel I have been disrespectful to Mr Putin, please send me a pm and let me know. I will delete any such posts immediately. I present this thread as an appreciation of Mr Putin, not a depreciation of him. Having said that, however, please try to remember that I am viewing Mr Putin from my own personal perspective as a gay man, so my captions and comments may sometimes come across as somewhat, how can I say, “camp.” For that reason, may I suggest that viewing this thread successfully is predicated upon you bringing your sense of humour with you.)
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Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. He of the icy countenance. Those stone-cold blue eyes. That unsmiling, handsome face. Always with an immaculately-tied Windsor knot in his beautiful silk necktie. Resplendent in elegant, dark business suits. Never a hair out of place. He of the stoic mask that begs to have its true face revealed.
Time magazine named him one of their “People Who Mattered” in 2006. Personally, I don’t have a political bone in my body. An inveterate political airhead, that’s me. What attracts me to this handsome, at first appearances humourless man, is only one thing - his subtle, understated sex appeal!
In a word, I find him HOT!
I mean, there’s got to be a beating, caring heart under that granite façade, surely? We know from his official website that he is married to Lyudmila, loves horses, dogs and small children, and enjoys keeping fit. Oh, sure, he used to have something to do with the KGB (gasp!), but let’s not dwell on the past! He’s our friend now! Hee-hee!
I’d be interested in your feedback. Tell me, honestly, is he cute or is he CUTE? (in a dangerous kinda way!)
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lol ! It's probably just you! Kerry I am beginning to think everything makes you hot! :laugh:
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lol ! It's probably just you! Kerry I am beginning to think everything makes you hot! :laugh:
Ooooh, Geri, you cut me to the quick LOL! I just happen to find sophisticated men of a certain age very attractive (sigh!)
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Actually Kerry, I can see what you see in him. Powerful men are very sexy anyways!
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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/110902.jpg)
"Hello, it's Vladimir speaking. Oh, hi there, Kerry! How ya goin, mate? What's that you say? You've found a site on the Internet that's dedicated to our favourite movie, Brokeback Mountain? And you've met lots of lovely people over there? Wow, I'll log-on straight away. Thanks for letting me know! Bye, Kerry!"
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/120706.jpg)
"Down, Koni! Daddy can't play with you just now! Kerry just phoned and told me about BetterMost, and I can't wait to join. Oh, joy!"
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:laugh: :laugh: I'm just wondering what his username and avatar is going to be!
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Hey Kerry - I think I can see what you see - sexy eyes and smile. I'm looking forward to more photos and details!
-Lynne
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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/221105.jpg)
"Here you are, Mr Treasurer, take all this gold and send it off to BetterMost, via PayPal. It's such a wonderful site. This gold should assist them with their finances for a while!"
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Hey Kerry - I think I can see what you see - sexy eyes and smile. I'm looking forward to more photos and details!
-Lynne
He has the most beautiful sky-blue eyes, Lynne, and the sexiest lil smile. He's such a lil cutey-pie!
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-010905.jpg)
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He has the most beautiful sky-blue eyes, Lynne, and the sexiest lil smile. He's such a lil cutey-pie!
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-010905.jpg)
In a way, he kinda favors Daniel Craig! You know, the new James Bond guy?? Hawt, v-e-r-y hawt!
;D
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:laugh: :laugh: I'm just wondering what his username and avatar is going to be!
Geri, Vladimir just called me on the phone! He's so excited about being accepted as a member of BetterMost. He can't decide what his username should be - it'll probably be either "Vlad" or "Mr President," but I suspect "Mr President" has already been taken (some bloke from Texas), so it'll probably be "Vlad"! Here's the photo he'll be using for his avatar:
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Putin-150100.jpg)
Nice!
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Oh, goodness, my phone is running hot! Just had another call from Vladimir. He's agonising about the avatar he posted at BetterMost. You know the one? With the little fluffy white dog? He's afraid it may be a little too . . . camp! So he'll be posting this photo later tonight. I think it's more appropriate for him. He's such a he-man! (sigh!) I love the 70's "Macho, Macho Maaan" look, with the leather jacket and tight cord slacks. It's a good look, Vladimir! Way cool dude!
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/121205.jpg)
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Kerry!
LOVE this new thread...SO refreshing to see an older man appreciated like this...
I LIKE older men myself...something to be said for a man that knows his way around...
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Kerry!
LOVE this new thread...SO refreshing to see an older man appreciated like this...
I LIKE older men myself...something to be said for a man that knows his way around...
Oh, here-here, Jess! Absolutely true! I'll drink to that! Couldn't agree with you more!
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Hi Kerry,
This thread is great. I never thought of him that way, I just thought of him as the guy who gets betraying spies poisened.
But yes, his eyes are quite nice.
And I love the dog.
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I can see why you're attracted to him Kerry. He has those Eastern European features. I have always thought Eastern European men were very handsome.
You know who I think is cute? Tony Blair. He has an "elven" look which I think is very cute. :D
I also think Stephen Harper is cute.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f79/Theyme/HarperPM.jpg)
And yeah, Vladimir Putin is a handsome guy too. :D
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I think he looks nice in this picture....
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/PainKiller7/putin2.jpg)
:D :D :D
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And I love the dog.
There are a couple of dogs in Vladimir and Lyudmila's household, Marlb.
A couple of somewhat freaky lookin lil white fluff-balls . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/WithLyudmila250802.jpg)
And also their beautiful beautiful black Labrador, Koni. There's nothing Vladimir enjoys more than an invigorating romp with Koni (You lucky, lucky girl, Koni!!!) . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/PutinwithhisLabradorKoni-260702.jpg)
That's one of Koni's pups in the first photograph on this thread.
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I think he looks nice in this picture....
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/PainKiller7/putin2.jpg)
:D :D :D
I remember when that photo was taken, David. Vladimir had just seen Brokeback Mountain for the first time and he was feeling all sad and teary. Deep down inside, he's really a very sensitive New Age kinda guy, who likes nothing more than skipping through the park with a big bunch of flowers . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Flowers270503.jpg)
He's a very artist person, who enjoys pottery . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/170801.jpg)
And weaving . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Weaving170801.jpg)
And even though he has acquired rock idol status . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-100806.jpg)
He has never lost the common touch, 'cause he loves babies . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/290404.jpg)
And a good ol' fireside gossip whenever his busy schedule allows . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/250106-a.jpg)
He's just one of those fascinating, multi-faceted kinda guys, I guess!
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Gotta say, Kerry, I don't see the attraction, (and David! shame on you! Stephen Harper!?!?!?)
But, the tongue in cheek "dead head gay - findin anythin male on two legs sexy" attitude (or should I say, love affair fer "Vlad") yer portrayin here, I'm finding fun and interestin. Can't wait ta see where you're gonna take us on this little off-the-wall trip a yers.
Keep 'em comin!
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I remember when that photo was taken, David. Vladimir had just seen Brokeback Mountain for the first time and he was feeling all sad and teary. Deep down inside, he's really a very sensitive New Age kinda guy, who likes nothing more than skipping through the park with a big bunch of flowers . . .
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And even though he has acquired rock idol status . . .
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-100806.jpg)
Vladmir before joining Bettermost (above) and Vladmir (below) after joining Bettermost
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/121205fd.jpg)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/putin-100806.jpg)
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*singing*
He's gone country!
Look at them boots
He's gone country!
new kinda suit!
:laugh:
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Oh my God, Kerry NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Putin looks like (is) a cold and evil reptile!!!!!
(*looks around nervously*) has he logged on already....?
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Gotta say, Kerry, I don't see the attraction, (and David! shame on you! Stephen Harper!?!?!?)
But, the tongue in cheek "dead head gay - findin anythin male on two legs sexy" attitude (or should I say, love affair fer "Vlad") yer portrayin here, I'm finding fun and interestin. Can't wait ta see where you're gonna take us on this little off-the-wall trip a yers.
Keep 'em comin!
First Geri and now you, Roland LOL? I am being serious! ::) (Kerry's tongue stuck so far in his cheek, he's having trouble talking). Vladimir can put his slippers under my bed any night! (Hmmm, that bit might be true!). :-* :P
Sad to say, ahs afraid, ya shouldn't go holdin ya breath, waiting for this here thread to be takin y'all some place deep and meaningful LOL! :'( Fact is, it's just the product of my vacuous, inane imagination, making a desperate attempt at levity LOL! :laugh:
I hope you enjoy it . . . while it lasts . . . ???
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Vladmir before joining Bettermost (above) and Vladmir (below) after joining Bettermost
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/121205fd.jpg)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/putin-100806.jpg)
Oh, Geri, Vladimir looks so cute in his Jack-Twist-lookalike-black-cowboy-hat! Yee-Haw! It shows off that purdy little package he's got there in his tight brown cords! And can you believe it? He's now quoting Annie Proulx in his formal speeches to the people of Russia? I wonder if they realise how lucky they are, to be hearing such wonderful literature quoted by their President?
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Oh my God, Kerry NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Putin looks like (is) a cold and evil reptile!!!!!
(*looks around nervously*) has he logged on already....?
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/230604.jpg)
"Excuse me, sir. Hello, there, my name is Vladimir. Could I ask you a question? Do you think I look like a reptile? My mate, Melissa, over at BetterMost, told me I look like some sorta viper. Well, I can't begin to tell you how much I've been wounded by her comment. You know, I try to be cute. It's not easy being this stitched-up and anal-retentive, 24 hours a day. Tell me, when I look at you side-ways like this, raising one eye-brow coquettishly, and give you my sexiest, come-hither smile, don't you think I look just like that sexy Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain? No? Shucks, okay, I'd better keep on practicing. What's that you say, get rid of the comb-over? Do you think that'd help my image? Okay then, I'll give it a go. Thank's for listening, mate!"
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Kerry and David,
You two guys are not the only ones who thinks Vladimir Putin is sexy. Remember when Bush met with him back in 2001 in Ljubliana, Slovenia prior to 9-11? Bush said "I gazed into his eyes and could see his soul." Perhaps Bush didn't really see Putin's soul but he liked what he saw eyes and all. I do believe that Vladimir Putin actually captivated George W. Bush and to this day Bush doesn't have anything bad to say about Putin. Truthfully I think those cold blue eyes captivated George W. Bush. Now if I am right about that and I have a hunch that I am wouldn't that destroy all the negative sayings by the ultra conservatives? lol ;D
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Hey Kerry,
This is a truly wonderful thread. It's witty, original and so funny! A great idea too. :D
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Kerry and David,
You two guys are not the only ones who thinks Vladimir Putin is sexy. Remember when Bush met with him back in 2001 in Ljubliana, Slovenia prior to 9-11? Bush said "I gazed into his eyes and could see his soul." Perhaps Bush didn't really see Putin's soul but he liked what he saw eyes and all. I do believe that Vladimir Putin actually captivated George W. Bush and to this day Bush doesn't have anything bad to say about Putin. Truthfully I think those cold blue eyes captivated George W. Bush. Now if I am right about that and I have a hunch that I am wouldn't that destroy all the negative sayings by the ultra conservatives? lol ;D
Wow, I didn't know about that, Bucky. Fancy George saying of Vladimir, "I gazed into his eyes and could see his soul." That certainly is very highly-charged, emotive language for one man to use, when describing another man. I mean, the word "gazed" alone has all sorts of sizzling, romantic connotations, don't you feel? That quote really does blow me away! Thanks for your post! :D
I rather like this cute picture taken when Vladimir visited the White House on 16 Sept 2005. I think George might be gazing into those beautiful azure-blue eyes again!
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/WhiteHouse160905.jpg)
And I simply adore this happy-snap of Vladimir and George, larking about together, as only good mates can!
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/WithGeorgeBushandCondoleezzaRice150.jpg)
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Hey Kerry,
This is a truly wonderful thread. It's witty, original and so funny! A great idea too. :D
Wah thank ya, ma'am. Y'all drop by and visit as often as you like. You're always welcome here! :laugh:
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Kerry and David,
You two guys are not the only ones who thinks Vladimir Putin is sexy. Remember when Bush met with him back in 2001 in Ljubliana, Slovenia prior to 9-11? Bush said "I gazed into his eyes and could see his soul." Perhaps Bush didn't really see Putin's soul but he liked what he saw eyes and all. I do believe that Vladimir Putin actually captivated George W. Bush and to this day Bush doesn't have anything bad to say about Putin. Truthfully I think those cold blue eyes captivated George W. Bush. Now if I am right about that and I have a hunch that I am wouldn't that destroy all the negative sayings by the ultra conservatives? lol ;D
Bush was holding hands with that Arab guy right before that! are you calling him fickle?
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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/120706.jpg)
"Down, Koni! Daddy can't play with you just now! Kerry just phoned and told me about BetterMost, and I can't wait to join. Oh, joy!"
I can definitely see the 'Oh, joy!' in that picture.. :P
j. U. d. E.
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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/WhiteHouse160905.jpg)
How tall are these guards!?!
I'd go for 'Vlado'..
BTW, don't find him sexy or hot.. Not really. I'd go nuts on Daniel Craig, but Vlado? It's a no no..
j. U. d. E.
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How tall are these guards!?!
I'd go for 'Vlado'..
BTW, don't find him sexy or hot.. Not really. I'd go nuts on Daniel Craig, but Vlado? It's a no no..
j. U. d. E.
Yeah I'm with ya on this one...Vlad just doesn't do it for me...I find most politicians...well repulsive...maybe John Edwards...he's kinda wholesome looking :)
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Vlamir just love's being a Brookie!
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Oh my God, Kerry NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Putin looks like (is) a cold and evil reptile!!!!!
(*looks around nervously*) has he logged on already....?
Mellissa~You really think so? I really can't see it! ;)
What do you think Kerry?
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Mellissa~You really think so? I really can't see it! ;)
What do you think Kerry?
LOL!!!!
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I can definitely see the 'Oh, joy!' in that picture.. :P
j. U. d. E.
I agree, Jude, just look at that lil cutie-pie smile! And Koni obviously adores her master. I love a man with understated charms. You appreciate them all the more when they come (boiling!!!) to the surface! :laugh:
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How tall are these guards!?!
I'd go for 'Vlado'..
BTW, don't find him sexy or hot.. Not really. I'd go nuts on Daniel Craig, but Vlado? It's a no no..
j. U. d. E.
Daniel Craig is "Number 2" on my "Sexiest Men on Earth" list, Jude! :laugh:
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Vladimir just love's being a Brookie!
Oh, Geri, I absolutely adore this photo of Vladimir in a dozy embrace! Classic! Iconic, even! Thank you for posting it. It has just become my new wallpaper! :laugh:
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Mellissa~You really think so? I really can't see it! ;)
What do you think Kerry?
>:( No comment (LOL) ;)
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Kerry! I'm glad! I thought you might like that one! It's so much fun making believe that he's a Brokie! that I just cant resist! :laugh:
The next picture that followed I'm sorry but ...LMAO! :laugh:
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Kerry! I'm glad! I thought you might like that one! It's so much fun making believe that he's a Brokie! that I just cant resist! :laugh:
The next picture that followed I'm sorry but ...LMAO! :laugh:
Make believe?! ??? Geri, you cut me to the quick! ::) Vladimir really is a Brokie! :D I've got photographic proof! I'll post the photo's later today! :laugh:
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Is he really? Well than that makes it even more fun then! But I still want you to prove it! :laugh:
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Is he really? Well than that makes it even more fun then! But I still want you to prove it! :laugh:
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-230803.jpg)
"Yee-Haw! Kerry! Kerry! Look at me! Look at me! Oh joy! Oh rapture! I absolutely love my new cowboy suit! Do you think I look like Ennis Del Mar in this outfit, Kerry? Oh, pleeeeease tell me I look like Ennis! He's so cute! What's that you say, Kerry? Geri doesn't believe I really am a Brokie? Well hush mah mouth an roll me in pig-fat, Kerry! Of course I'm a Brokie! Just look at me! Why else would I be here in Wyoming, atop this here horse, herding sheep? Tst!"
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Wow, he certainly is a Brokie,
Actually isn't this guy that Jack was with that first summer on Brokeback?
The one we know was there? (and taught Jack everthing he knew)
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Hey Kerry~
I guess he is a Brokie! Was he at Bush's ranch in Texas or Camp David when that was shot? Oh how you quick me to the cut! You little Devil!
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Vladamir and George
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Hey Kerry~
I guess he is a Brokie! Was he at Bush's ranch in Texas or Camp David when that was shot? Oh how you quick me to the cut! You little Devil!
I'm not sure where that photo was taken, Geri. ??? If it was in Russia, it certainly wasn't during the winter! :laugh:
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Vladamir and George
Oh, Geri, you are the best! I love that photo! Just look at his cute, sad lil face! I love the caption, too! I can't get enough of these, Geri! Post away, to your heart's content! :)
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I think Vladimir was stretching it alittle trying to be Mrs. Twist. Don't you Kerry?
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Geri
That is too good.
I haven't laughed this much, in a year? (Okay, a couple of days)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
(So that's why George and Vladimir love to get together)
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The proposal
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An old Rival of Vladimir's....Henry Kissinger
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I think Vladimir was stretching it alittle trying to be Mrs. Twist. Don't you Kerry?
OMG! Vladimir in drag! If his secret wasn't out before, it certainly is now! :o
I gotta say, though, he does look somewhat (disturbingly) fetching in that head-scarf! :-*
He tells me he bakes an outstanding cherry cake! God love him! :laugh:
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The proposal
I know that sad-puppy, lonesome cowboy look! I'd recognise it anywhere! You can always tell when a man's in love. He gets that cute lil sad-puppy, please-pet-me look all over his face! And that's just what Vladimir's got here! I suspect he might have a crush on one of those strapping young soldiers with the big, shiny boots. They know how to win over their boss, those soldier-boys! Vladimir always was a sucker for a man with a nosegay! Tee-hee!
<Seriously, Geri, I love your work. Where are you getting your pics from? Are you visiting the same site I'm visiting? I'll tell you the name of my site, if you tell me the name of yours LOL!>
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(http://www.elznic.net/img/BushPutinPressConference.jpg)
"This is a one shot thing we got going on here"
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An old Rival of Vladimir's....Henry Kissinger
I saw Henry Kissinger being interviewed on the evening news the other night. Forget what it was about. Madeleine Albright was also being interviewed about the same thing. A senatorial hearing in Washington, perhaps? I just didn't catch what it was about (I was preoccupied with my red wine at the time!).
I swear he looked just like the pic you posted, Geri! :o
Melissa, Henry Kissinger is what I personally would call an unattractive man! (especially the pic of him that Geri posted!). And that voice! OMG! Is that voice scarey, or is that voice SCAREY?!
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(http://www.elznic.net/img/BushPutinPressConference.jpg)
"This is a one shot thing we got going on here"
Oh, Marleen! Bless you, for posting this wonderful photo! And I just love your caption! That's three new wallpapers I've been through today! This is the latest.
I absolutely love this picture!
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"Whata ya doin?"
(http://www.mosnews.com/files/6495/putin_gorbi.jpg)
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Kerry
I am so glad you like it :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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<Seriously, Geri, I love your work. Where are you getting your pics from? Are you visiting the same site I'm visiting? I'll tell you the name of my site, if you tell me the name of yours LOL!>
Well kerry, then I might not be the bestest and the funniest of them all! lol! Actually I just go on MSN on the web and press images after my key words! I usually get more than enough pics of whatever or whomever I'm looking for!
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MARLEEN! You are becoming a pro at this!!! Your so funny! You go girl! :laugh:
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Thanks Geri,
I am glad you like them
But I am learning from the best :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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secrets
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shucks
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secrets
:laugh: Hilarious, Geri! One of your best! I'm laughing out loud here! :laugh:
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shucks
:laugh: As Jess would say, ROTFLMAO! Love it! :laugh:
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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/040500.jpg)
"Gee, Kerry, I certainly do enjoy coming on these fishing trips (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) with you! We must do it more often. Are you free in August? The Tetons are nice at that time of year. What's that you say, Kerry? There's a man standing behind me, ogling my ass? Well, don't touch what you can't afford, buster! Back off! My cute little bubble-butt is the bane of my life, Kerry! Men flock around it, like moths to a flame! Back off, I say!"
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I can see why you're attracted to him Kerry. He has those Eastern European features. I have always thought Eastern European men were very handsome.
You know who I think is cute? Tony Blair. He has an "elven" look which I think is very cute. :D
I also think Stephen Harper is cute.
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f79/Theyme/HarperPM.jpg)
And yeah, Vladimir Putin is a handsome guy too. :D
*shakes head* dear david - and I thought your taste was GOOD!!!
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Melissa, Henry Kissinger is what I personally would call an unattractive man! (especially the pic of him that Geri posted!). And that voice! OMG! Is that voice scarey, or is that voice SCAREY?!
I hate to say it, but I would have to agree with you on that, Kerry...
;D
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Boys will be boys!
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Boys will be boys!
I thought it was razor burn
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fish'in buddies
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Tony Blair
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"Oh George, I can't stand it anymore either"
(http://img.mojenoviny.cz/obrazek/vladimir_putin_ruce139.jpg)
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lol Mar!
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"We're around each other, George, and this thing get's hold of us again, in the wrong place and the wrong time, then we're....................."
(http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/1101/112601putinvladimirbushgeorgew2.jpg)
"Vlady, what's this here thing you talkin about now?"
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lol Mar!
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/putin.jpg)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/334317-vladimir-putin.jpg)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/gwbds.jpg)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/vladimir_putin2.jpg)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/Arad-3/george_bush_compress.jpg)
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You are my hero Geri
Absolutely amazing :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
By the way ya think Georgie will like these?
(http://www.mosnews.com/files/3751/putin1.jpg)
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I have been trying to think of someone else, besides Vladimir, who might be a Brokie?
I thought of Cheney, not possible. (Anyway he's not fun at all)
John Edwards, actually I like him, and I think he is quite, well, cute.
But maybe there was more between him and Kerry, (John that is),..........
(http://kerry-04.org/images/loves_edwards_4.jpg)
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Thanks marleen. it's easy to have fun with these two characters! Your doing some top notch work here yourself!
Oh I think George will love the flowers! ;)
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Marleen John Edwards Rocks! He is sooo cute and sexy. Lets make him a brokie! :D
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"Why thank you for the flowers, Vlady-poo"
(http://www.rai.it/Contents/news/13000/bush_putin_trattato240502.jpg)
"later, George"
(http://www.political-news.org/images/full_size/bush-prods-putin-on-russian-democracy.jpg)
And yes, Edwards should be a Brokie, maybe he deserves his own thread?
He is gorgeous enough ::) ::) ::)
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Boys will be boys!
But they kissed and made up, Geri! George looks kinda cute in a kilt, don't you agree?
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/77821863_27d9df0c5c.jpg)
Vladimir assured me this was a photo of himself and George! I'm not so sure. If it is them, it was taken a looooong time ago!
<That blasted PhotoBucket'll delete this one for sure! >:(>
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Lol Kerry!
Going Fish'in. Well...almost
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Lol Kerry!
:laugh: Geri, you are too much! I am screaming with laughter, here! And I'm at work! People are starting to look at me strangely! (or, at least, more strangely than they usually do!) :laugh:
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Kerry~ Hi~
Your still working? Where do you live? In Scotland?
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Heres another for ya!
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Kerry~ Hi~
Your still working? Where do you live? In Scotland?
I'm in Sydney, Australia, Geri. That's about 16 hours ahead of you. As I write this message, it is nearing 11pm on Friday night here. If the international clock on my PC is correct, that'd make it approximately 7am Friday morning, where you are. :)
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"What do you think of my new riding habit, Kerry? I wasn't sure about the big shiny black boots? A bit too much KGB, not enough BBM, I fear! Am I right? Maybe I'm being too ambitious, learning to ride on this big, strapping horse. He's a bit scarey! Perhaps I should start-out on a slightly smaller horse . . ."
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-210803.jpg)
"Ah, yes, this is more me!"
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*singing in a little girl voice*
Kerry and Vladimir sitting in a tree!
K- i- s- s- i- n- g!!
First comes love
then comes marriage!..
:o :laugh: :laugh:
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(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-200505.jpg)
"You been to Mexico?"
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*singing in a little girl voice*
Kerry and Vladimir sitting in a tree!
K- i- s- s- i- n- g!!
First comes love
then comes marriage!..
:o :laugh: :laugh:
Cute, Jess. I like it. :)
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"Be careful there, Vladimir! That horse looks like it's got a low startle point!"
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Cute, Jess. I like it. :)
Do you recognize it? I wasn't sure if it was a 'common' rhyme or not...I know we tormented everyone in the first grade with it!! LOL!!
and I remember the OUTRAGE that anyone would think I would EVER sit in a tree and kiss that Kenneth Samson!! BLECH!!
(although he was my very first crush.....he had to go get a vaccine and came back with his shirt pulled down showing his shoulder...all golden skin and smooth and that curve of the shoulder...*swoon* I remember that like yesterday!! I mean good grief that was a hundred years ago!)
but I didn't want anyone to think I would actually KISS him...
SORRY back to Vladimir!!
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*singing in a little girl voice*
Kerry and Vladimir sitting in a tree!
K- i- s- s- i- n- g!!
First comes love
then comes marriage!..
:o :laugh: :laugh:
we then finished the rhyme off with
then comes the (adopted) baby in the goldern carriage!
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I'm in Sydney, Australia, Geri. That's about 16 hours ahead of you. As I write this message, it is nearing 11pm on Friday night here. If the international clock on my PC is correct, that'd make it approximately 7am Friday morning, where you are. :)
Wow Kerry that's a huge time difference! No wonder your on at odd times!
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Do you recognize it? I wasn't sure if it was a 'common' rhyme or not...I know we tormented everyone in the first grade with it!! LOL!!
and I remember the OUTRAGE that anyone would think I would EVER sit in a tree and kiss that Kenneth Samson!! BLECH!!
(although he was my very first crush.....he had to go get a vaccine and came back with his shirt pulled down showing his shoulder...all golden skin and smooth and that curve of the shoulder...*swoon* I remember that like yesterday!! I mean good grief that was a hundred years ago!)
but I didn't want anyone to think I would actually KISS him...
SORRY back to Vladimir!!
I didn't recognise it, Jess. I thought you must have written it just for me and Vladimir! LOL ;D
Where I grew up in Sydney's Northern Beaches, I had no little boys to play with. All the children in my street, my age, were little girls. Though there were boys at school, I always gravitated towards the girls to play with. They were always clean and smelt nice and what's more important, they weren't interested in bloody cricket! All the boys were obsessed with either cricket or rugby, both of which left me bored to tears. I went to an all-boys school from age 12 and I missed having my little girl friends to play with in the school yard.
Skipping was as athletic as I could manage!!! My favourite skipping game started out slow, reciting something like "What sort of man will I marry?" over and over (I forget the exact words), and then the two children holding each end of the rope would increase the pace to warp speed as they shouted, increasingly quickly, the different categories of men you might marry. Whichever name the skipper was tripped up on, was supposed to be the man you would marry.
Jess, you mentioned that you could remember things vividly from your childhood. So can I. I can still remember all the different men I could have married, in their correct order:
* Tinker
* Tailor
* Soldier
* Sailor
* Rich Man
* Poor Man
* Beggar Man
* Thief
This was repeated over and over, at an ever increasing speed, until the skipper tripped up. I remember that I always wanting to land on "Sailor." Even at age 8, I was keen on men in uniform! ::)
Funny thing is, I did marry a sailor (Royal Australian Navy) and we were together for many years.
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who doesn't love a man in uniform??!
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who doesn't love a man in uniform??!
:laugh: :laugh:
What's that old saying, Jess, "All good girls love a sailor." And I was always a good girl! :laugh:
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Do you remember that moment Kerry?? the very first time you felt that lightening strike of desire for someone?? I was too young to know EXACTLY what I wanted to do with that boy but it had something to do with that patch of bare skin....
8) 8)
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Do you remember that moment Kerry?? the very first time you felt that lightening strike of desire for someone?? I was too young to know EXACTLY what I wanted to do with that boy but it had something to do with that patch of bare skin....
8) 8)
I'm a pretty old fashioned kinda gal, Jess! ::)
Though I had crushes on a couple of boys at school (and a few of the teachers, too!) nothing was ever consummated. I have only ever been "in love" with one man! My sailor! True story! When you've had the best, who needs the rest?! ;)
I still remember vividly the moment I met him. I can still clearly see the room where we met - a beautiful house with picture windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean. And though I can't remember what I was wearing, I will never forget what he was wearing - his "eights" (Royal Australian Navy work uniform). I literally went weak at the knees! He was the most beautifully handsome thing I had ever seen in my life, with his dark hair and intense blue-grey eyes! I fell in love with him at first sight! :D
I'll always love him.
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I'm a pretty old fashioned kinda gal, Jess! ::)
Though I had crushes on a couple of boys at school (and a few of the teachers, too!) nothing was ever consummated. I have only ever been "in love" with one man! My sailor! True story! When you've had the best, who needs the rest?! ;)
I still remember vividly the moment I met him. I can still clearly see the room where we met - a beautiful house with picture windows overlooking the Pacific Ocean. And though I can't remember what I was wearing, I will never forget what he was wearing - his "eights" (Royal Australian Navy work uniform). I literally went weak at the knees! He was the most beautifully handsome thing I had ever seen in my life, with his dark hair and intense blue-grey eyes! I fell in love with him at first sight! :D
I'll always love him.
oh !! that is so sweet...what happened to him??
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When you've had the best, who needs the rest?! ;)
<raising hand high in the air>
I'll take the rest! :D
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Wow Kerry that's a huge time difference! No wonder your on at odd times!
I was born and raised in Sydney, Geri, and have always lived here. I live only a couple of minutes drive from this:
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Sydney_Harbour_Bridge_night.jpg)
I drive across the Harbour Bridge every day as I travel to work.
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<raising hand high in the air>
I'll take the rest! :D
David!!
You get that arm DOWN!!
Ya'll just ignore him it is the pain killers talking!!
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oh !! that is so sweet...what happened to him??
Long story, Jess. Very long story. I'll tell you one day . . .
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<raising hand high in the air>
I'll take the rest! :D
David!!! :D
Yipee! You're back!
The antibiotics must have worked!
We've missed you so much!
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Long story, Jess. Very long story. I'll tell you one day . . .
ok....didn't mean to push...
but at least you have Vladimir to distract you!!
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David!!! :D
Yipee! You're back!
The antibiotics must have worked!
We've missed you so much!
It's the vicodin Kerry. I'm still waiting for the antibiotics to kick into high gear.
This here is the vicodin. :)
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It's the vicodin Kerry. I'm still waiting for the antibiotics to kick into high gear.
This here is the vicodin. :)
I'm not sure what vicodin is, but I sure am grateful it's brought you back to us. :laugh:
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ok....didn't mean to push...
but at least you have Vladimir to distract you!!
Oh, ain't that the truth, Jess! You can't help but love a chap who's this coooool! 8)
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Hey Kerry,
Did you see all the pictures of Vlady and George I posted for you!!!!!!
Someone around here really got me started on thiis, it is addicting ::) ::) ::)
Sydney, wow, that's the whole other side of the planet from me. :o :o :o
He's Vladimir in a judo uniform ??? ??? ??? for you.
(http://www.nsu.ru/community/judo/IMAGES/putin.jpg)
He does look pretty good here :laugh:
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Hey Kerry,
Did you see all the pictures of Vlady and George I posted for you!!!!!!
Someone around here really got me started on thiis, it is addicting ::) ::) ::)
Sydney, wow, that's the whole other side of the planet from me. :o :o :o
He's Vladimir in a judo uniform ??? ??? ??? for you.
He does look pretty good here :laugh:
Hi Marleen - Yes, I did indeed see your posts, and loved them. Geri is a very good teacher - and you are a very fast learner! :D
I absolutely adore the pic of Vladimir in his judo suit. I understand he has a Black Belt. ??? Something very senior.
I've saved your post to my PC. I love the cute little coquettish smile he's giving to "someone" 8) just off camera!
Here's a snap of him in action!
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Oh My God! Vladimir knows Karate??
It's no wonder why ol' Georgie boy is so scared of him then.
I heard Vladimir and George Bush watched a private screening of "Brokeback Mountain" in a secret room over at the Kremlin. Condi Rice walked in and caught the two of them holding hands. :P
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but... but...I thought Vladimir was KERRY'S boyfriend!!!
>:( >:( :'( :'(
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but... but...I thought Vladimir was KERRY'S boyfriend!!!
>:( >:( :'( :'(
He is now. But that's only after Dick Cheney chased George Bush out of the Kremlin with a shotgun.
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but... but...I thought Vladimir was KERRY'S boyfriend!!!
"If you love something,
Let is go.
If it's meant to be yours,
It will return to you.
If not,
It was never meant to be."
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Oooh, hee-hee-hee-hee, sorry, Jess, hee-hee-hee-hee! I tried to recite that tripe (gasp! tee-hee!) with a straight face (tee-hee! splutter!), but just couldn't help laughing (mwahahahahaha) - it really is that trite!!! Tee-hee-tee-hee-tee-hee-tee-hee!!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
<Kerry tries to maintain a dignified demeanour, feigning amusement. Secretly, deep inside, he is devastated by Vladimiri's infidelity>
Alone again . . . . :'(
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He is now. But that's only after Dick Cheney chased George Bush out of the Kremlin with a shotgun.
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<Kerry tries to maintain a dignified demeanour, feigning amusement. Secretly, deep inside, he is devastated by Vladimiri's infidelity>
Alone again . . . . :'(
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(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7919.0;attach=8503;image)
uh, Geri...this is named 'small dick' ....you know something we don't?? and exactly HOW did you get this information?
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You know me Jess! Wink! wink! ;) ;) I have my sources!
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It's that webcam left over from the Clinton years isn't it!!
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Whoops I wasn't supposed to mention that was I???
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Ah! No Jess you were'nt!! :o :o
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the press
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"Doesn't George look so cute in the hat?
I can't wait till I see him, and we will be together and wear our hats and play in the snow!"
(http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/18/19PUTIN_ent-lead__200x207.jpg)
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Hi Marleen! Speaking of hats...
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Hey Geri,
LOOOOL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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I can't help it marleen! I'm snow bound up here in Central new York and it makes me a little wacho! But I do get creative when I'm wacho! :laugh:
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"It's alright George, its alright, I still have a thing for you, I am not going to quit you, but when, well when I met Kerry here, well,................................."
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Hi, Geri,
Yeah, there showing the snow on CNN today, wow. I would go a more that a little nuts if I was in that much snow. Is it possible to get out at all? And they are saying there will be more, I think ::) ::) ::) ::)
There hasn't been any really snow down here at all this winter, but there may be some this week.
But the tent scene is amazing, I laughed real loud,. when I saw it ;D ;D
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hey Marleen~
Right now I can't get out. It's been snowing steadily here for two weeks! I'm waiting till it stops snowing to get my driveway plowed out. Everytime I get it plowed the village snowplows go by and fill it back in!!! It's just not gonna let up!!! I wish I had some B O O Z E !
Cause there's nothing else to do. Well besides make up pictures on the computer!
I'm glad you liked the tent scene! :laugh:
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Geri,
I loved the tent scene. How do you do it?
I cannot imagine so much snow or being so stuck. Last year we got around 20 inches in one day, but a lot was gone by the next day. I cannot imagine it snowing every day for weeks. Has it been much much worse than usual, how much do you usually get?
Do you have enough food?
Right as I am writing this there showing a reporter in the snow in Oswego, the snowbanks are about six feet high and its snowing hard.
Wow :o :o :o :o :o :o
"Hey George, can't you do something about that snow?"
(http://robots.cnn.com/2003/images/09/28/top.bush.putin.ap.jpg)
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Marleen~
Oswego is about 40 minutes from here! They're getting slamed hard right off of lake Ontario there. So what they are getting we probably are getting close to the same. I'm in the "snowbelt" area. This is most we have got in a while. We had nothing here really until till this storm hit! Last couple years have been really mild winters here so I cant complain too much. It's just allot of snow to handle all at once though.
yes I have enough food. I could always get out and hike to a store which would be about a mile. but i wouldnt do that unless I really had to.
Man I am looking out the window right now and it's coming down even harder than it was! if thats at all possible! :o
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Marleen~
Oswego is about 40 minutes from here! They're getting slamed hard right off of lake Ontario there. So what they are getting we probably are getting close to the same. I'm in the "snowbelt" area. This is most we have got in a while. We had nothing here really until till this storm hit! Last couple years have been really mild winters here so I cant complain too much. It's just allot of snow to handle all at once though.
yes I have enough food. I could always get out and hike to a store which would be about a mile. but i wouldnt do that unless I really had to.
Man I am looking out the window right now and it's coming down even harder than it was! if thats at all possible! :o
Oh Poor Geri!! God, I thought we had it bad in Indianapolis the other day when we received 8 inches of snow... but two weeks worth? I can't even imagine it.
It's the severely cold temperatures that's making it so bad for us here. It's only 12 degrees here, and I think this will be as warm as it gets here today. It has remained WELL below freezing here for the past couple of weeks. A lot of wind too. :P
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I just took theses shots. looking out my front window. Thats my nieghbors house. Then you can see my car. it really looks like i'm stuck here! I had my car out last night so I could get plowed. look how much snow we have gotton since! You notice how clear the first picture is? A minute later see how the flurries start up again in the second? it's been acting like that for two weeks! Everyone here is getting there roofs shoveled off! They are charging people around 300 dollars! I'm gonna wait!
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Geri! That looks TERRIBLE! It's also very beautiful too. Just stay inside where you're safe! Okay?
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:) I will David...thank you! And David may I say it's nice to see you back up. Hope your back is feeling better!
I think you can see everyone here misses you when your gone!
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Hi Geri,
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
I have never ever been in snow like that. Unbelievalbe. :o :o :o
What happens once it stops, does life get back to normal failrly fast?
I mean down here we have blizzzards every few years, and everything stops for a couple of days, when I was little we had a lot of fun building snow houses right in the middle of the street. But even our blizzards is nothing like what you have ever. (and I'n not even all that far away)
Righit now here its is bright and sunny and it looks like spring, I just went for a walk, but is cold and real windy (and no snow).
Its good you do have enough food :)
You know I think that we are not wrong about Vladimir and George
(http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/02/25/pt_26PUTIN_ent-lead__200x256.jpg)
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Geri, I find that pic of George and Vladimir sooo hot! :P I'm not joking!
I'm sure it's just me! ::)
What was that you said a while back, Geri, about powerful men being very sexy? That's what I'm getting from this pic. There's something very sexual about the way the taller George has his arm protectively around the smaller-framed Vladimir.
You can literally smell the testosterone in the air! :-*
I'm sure it's just me! 8)
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the press
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Geri, I am screaming with laughter at George in that hat Vladimir gave him! Literally laughing out loud here! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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"Doesn't George look so cute in the hat?
I can't wait till I see him, and we will be together and wear our hats and play in the snow!"
(http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2004/11/18/19PUTIN_ent-lead__200x207.jpg)
Looove the pic of Vladimir in the cute little cap, Marleen! He looks good in pom-poms, too! :o
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/putin-310300.jpg)
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Hi Marleen! Speaking of hats...
Well, if I had Sunday night blues before visiting BetterMost this evening, they're all gone now! :laugh:
I have stomach pains from laughing so hard! :laugh:
Just saw George and Vladimir in the BBM tent with me lurking in the shrubbery!!! Hilarious! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Geri,
I loved the tent scene. How do you do it?
I cannot imagine so much snow or being so stuck. Last year we got around 20 inches in one day, but a lot was gone by the next day. I cannot imagine it snowing every day for weeks. Has it been much much worse than usual, how much do you usually get?
Do you have enough food?
Right as I am writing this there showing a reporter in the snow in Oswego, the snowbanks are about six feet high and its snowing hard.
Wow :o :o :o :o :o :o
"Hey George, can't you do something about that snow?"
(http://robots.cnn.com/2003/images/09/28/top.bush.putin.ap.jpg)
Crikey, all that snow sounds pretty scarey to me. It never snows here in Sydney, where I live. The Snowy Mountains are about a five hour drive south of Sydney and people drive down there for a weekend of skiing in the winter. But it never snows here in Sydney.
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Oh Poor Geri!! God, I thought we had it bad in Indianapolis the other day when we received 8 inches of snow... but two weeks worth? I can't even imagine it.
It's the severely cold temperatures that's making it so bad for us here. It's only 12 degrees here, and I think this will be as warm as it gets here today. It has remained WELL below freezing here for the past couple of weeks. A lot of wind too. :P
:) Stay in-doors and keep warm, David! We don't want that nasty ol' flu of yours to flare-up again LOL! :)
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Crikey, all that snow sounds pretty scarey to me. It never snows here in Sydney, where I live. The Snowy Mountains are about a five hour drive south of Sydney and people drive down there for a weekend of skiing in the winter. But it never snows here in Sydney.
That's okay Kerry. You go ahead and rub it in.
We can take it. ;)
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I just took theses shots. looking out my front window. Thats my nieghbors house. Then you can see my car. it really looks like i'm stuck here! I had my car out last night so I could get plowed. look how much snow we have gotton since! You notice how clear the first picture is? A minute later see how the flurries start up again in the second? it's been acting like that for two weeks! Everyone here is getting there roofs shoveled off! They are charging people around 300 dollars! I'm gonna wait!
Oh, Geri, I take back what I said about the snow being "scarey"! That looks so beautiful!!! Just like a Christmas card! :)
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(http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/02/25/pt_26PUTIN_ent-lead__200x256.jpg)
Marleen, I just adore this pic of George and Vladimir. Look how tenderly Vladimir is resting his hand on George's. 8)
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That's okay Kerry. You go ahead and rub it in.
We can take it. ;)
We got some rain today!!! ::)
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hey Kerry! Good morning! Or is it goodnight?
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hey Kerry! Good morning! Or is it goodnight?
Hi Geri!!! :D
It's about 7.30 on Sunday night here.
How's the snow situation where you are?
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Oh, Geri, I take back what I said about the snow being "scarey"! That looks so beautiful!!! Just like a Christmas card! :)
It looks like a Christmas Card until you have to shovel the crap off your driveway, Kerry! ;) :D
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Hey guys~ it's still snowing! There's more snow now than the pictures I took at 6 oclook. it just keeps on coming! I just checked. I'm down to a fourth of a quater of oil in my tank. If I cant get some kind of deliverery in the next twentyfour hours...well guys I will probably be dead by Tuesday!
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It looks like a Christmas Card until you have to shovel the crap off your driveway, Kerry! ;) :D
And it must become very tiresome after being house-bound for two weeks! The prospect of all that snow up on the roof would make me very nervous too.
Stay safe and warm, Geri. :)
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Hey guys~ it's still snowing! There's more snow now than the pictures I took at 6 oclook. it just keeps on coming! I just checked. I'm down to a fourth of a quater of oil in my tank. If I cant get some kind of deliverery in the next twentyfour hours...well guys I will probably be dead by Tuesday!
I just can't believe this Geri! It has to stop sometime! What are the meteorologists saying? Will it stop snowing soon?
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And it must become very tiresome after being house-bound for two weeks! The prospect of all that snow up on the roof would make me very nervous too.
Stay safe and warm, Geri. :)
Yes Geri, you should get your roof swept off. Roofs have been known to collapse under the weight of snow... even here in Indiana.
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Hey guys~ it's still snowing! There's more snow now than the pictures I took at 6 oclook. it just keeps on coming! I just checked. I'm down to a fourth of a quater of oil in my tank. If I cant get some kind of deliverery in the next twentyfour hours...well guys I will probably be dead by Tuesday!
Yikes, that is very grim. We have a group here in Oz called SES. They call on people in their homes when we have big storms that damage homes, floods, bushfires, etc. Do you have an organisation like that, to bring you oil and food? Now I'm worried :(
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guys~
No actually the metorologists have enough nerve after this last two weeks to tell us iit will snow all week and then a f##king nor-Eastern is gonna follow it!! I wont get out of here again! Also David its around 9 degrees here and wind chill-4.
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Yes Geri, you should get your roof swept off. Roofs have been known to collapse under the weight of snow... even here in Indiana.
And David's right there, Geri, you must get that snow off your roof. If anyone can get through to you, that is. :-\
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H E L P !!!H E L P !!!
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Well Geri, it's 6 F here, so I can certainly relate to those temperatures. But this snow storm in New York is awful! Please be careful, okay?
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Dear Geri and David, a friend has just dropped by and I must log-off (it's 7.45 Sunday night here).
Stay safe, Geri! :-*
Congratulations on becomeing a Moderator, David! ;D
LOL
Kerry
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I will David, I have been through worst! I just panic a little cause I'm a little claustrophobic But i will survive. i am a survivior!! And T is here with me. he is my hero!!!
i love you guys. you make it all so much easier!!
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Dear Geri and David, a friend has just dropped by and I must log-off (it's 7.45 Sunday night here).
Stay safe, Geri! :-*
Congratulations on becomeing a Moderator, David! ;D
LOL
Kerry
Okay. Goodnight Kerry! Talk with ya tomorrow.
Geri, you take care, okay? I'm really worried about you now.
God, I just don't know what to think about this snow deal. It's terrible. :(
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luv
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Hi there,
Kerri, I am glad that you liked the last picture of V and G. :) :) :)
They do look sweet together, don't they?
Geri,
How are you?
I do so hope that it finally stopped!
I hope your doing okay, and remember think spring, think spring, think spring!!!!
It has to be here soon :) :) :)
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Hi Kerry~
Didn't get much of a chance to post much today. Too busy shoveling! But will post somemore today. Everything is fine. Actually even got out today and went for a nice ride! It was sunny and bright today for a change! Here's a picture I took today. Hey wait a minute! Is that vladimir and George out playing around in the snow? Those two goofs!
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Aw, that's such a lovely postcard from Vladimir, telling me he loves me. Fact is, Geri (can I tell you this confidentially, just between the two of us?), he's been very cross with me of late. I think it was a touch of the old green-eyed monster, jealousy! He told me I wasn't spending enough time with him. Accused me of "seeing" (the actual word he used was much more vulgar and coarse!) another man. I tried to convince him that all my spare time was spent at BetterMost! But he wouldn't believe me. The KGB had prepared a dossier on me, apparently, and he was very angry when he read it.
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When has the course of true love ever run smooth? I ask you!
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Hi Kerry~
Didn't get much of a chance to post much today. Too busy shoveling! But will post somemore today. Everything is fine. Actually even got out today and went for a nice ride! It was sunny and bright today for a change! Here's a picture I took today. Hey wait a minute! Is that vladimir and George out playing around in the snow? Those two goofs!
I was so pleased to hear the weather is starting to improve for you, Geri. :D
I'm glad Vladimir arrived safely. He told me he was going to visit you . . .
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He's not supposed to be frolicking with George in the snow, though! :-\
He led me to believe he was going to help shovel the snow off your roof! Tst!
Fact is, he's been very worried about you. He even lit a candle for you the other day . . .
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P.S. Everything is fine with us now, in the "intimacy" department! My little ploy to "treat him mean and keep him keen" worked big time! And how! ;) :D
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Kerry~ LMAO! :laugh:
Well the boys were up there all night . They just left a bit ago. When I went out to inspect the roof I was shocked! They did'nt shovel any of it! My neighbor took this picture this morning! I can see why they didnt get anything done.
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Kerry~ LMAO! :laugh:
Well the boys were up there all night . They just left a bit ago. When I went out to inspect the roof I was shocked! They did'nt shovel any of it! My neighbor took this picture this morning! I can see why they didnt get anything done.
Gad, they're such a couple of larrikins, that pair! Can't they keep their hands off each other for even a moment? It must have been impossible trying to sleep with them carrousing above you, on the roof, Geri! And I know from first-hand experience that Vladimir is a screamer!!! That coupled with George being an inveterate giggler! Crikey, what a nightmare for you! How did you manage to get any sleep? I'll have a stern word to Vladimir, when he comes skulking back home with his tail between his legs! God knows when that'll be, though. I mean, rowing can't be the quickest mode of transport available, surely?!
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thanks alot!
They're hopeless, Geri! Crikey, with friends like them, who needs enemies! I hope they didn't leave the shovel up on the roof! Pleeease tell me they didn't!
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Yes as a matter of fact Kerry they did take the shovel! And it was mine! Now I have to go buy another one for the big blizzard thats coming in tonight! Those guys! All I know is that they are having quite a time together, Too bad they don't invite you to do things with them This must really suck for you watching this!
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Yes as a matter of fact Kerry they did take the shovel! And it was mine! Now I have to go buy another one for the big blizzard thats coming in tonight! Those guys! All I know is that they are having quite a time together, Too bad they don't invite you to do things with them This must really suck for you watching this!
Well, Geri, ya know, I'm not just being a brave lil soldier when I say this, but I really am very happy for Vladimir. Sure, I'd prefer for his slippers to be parked under my bed, not Georges. However, having said that, I really must release him to his highest good on all levels. Yeah, sure, as if I really believe any of that bullsh*t! Get yourself home immediately, Vladimir, you vacuous lil bimbo, you! Quit foolin with that trash and get yourself home for some quality lovin!
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Happy Valentines day Kerry! I hope you had a lovely evening!
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To Kerry from Vladimir
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Happy Valentines day Kerry! I hope you had a lovely evening!
Happy Valentines Day to you too, Geri! :D
Did you have a nice day? Has that wretched weather let-up a little?
I love Vladimir's new hat! When he finally gets himself home, I'll be claiming it for myself!
He can have his old hat back and I'll take the new hat . . .
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Geri, I've heard on the grapevine that Vladimir's given up on that silly plan of his to row home . . .
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I'm still cross about his sordid little tryst with George. If he thinks he's going to win me over with a lousy ice cream when he gets home, he's got another thing coming!
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And that goes for beans too, Vladimir! You're going to have to do better than beans to win me over! Try putting down those beans and pick-up that diamond bracelet over on the other counter! Yes, the diamond bracelet will probably go a long way towards healing my broken heart . . .
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Hey Kerry,
How are you,
I wanted to let you know that Vladimir just loved your flowers :D
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Oh Kerry, you shouldn't have, but they are so lovely.....
Aw, thank you dear :)
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Hey Kerry,
How are you,
I wanted to let you know that Vladimir just loved your flowers :D
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Oh Kerry, you shouldn't have, but they are so lovely.....
Aw, thank you dear :)
It looks like Vladimir is trying to stick some of those leaves up his nose.
Kerry? tsk. tsk. What did you lace those flowers with?
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Geri, I've heard on the grapevine that Vladimir's given up on that silly plan of his to row home . . .
I'm still cross about his sordid little tryst with George. If he thinks he's going to win me over with a lousy ice cream when he gets home, he's got another thing coming!
And that goes for beans too, Vladimir! You're going to have to do better than beans to win me over! Try putting down those beans and pick-up that diamond bracelet over on the other counter! Yes, the diamond bracelet will probably go a long way towards healing my broken heart . . .
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Kerry~
Just wanting to say good morning or afternoon or goodnight to ya. It's hard to keep track what time of day your at right now. I suspect its like 8 oclock in the evening for you right now. You did say 14 hours ahead of us right? Or is it behind us? I forget.
Anyways kerry I am so enjoying your posts. I look forward to your responses everyday! I didnt have much of a chance till late tonight to post so they are brief and in this case right to the nitty gritty
I Hope you had a nice valentines day. It's still storming here in upstate New York. Right now it's still a whiteout condition. But We are surviving it all so far. Can't go too far, but its warm a cozy inside and the weather pattern is gonna change next week to higher temps. So it all looks well.
I'm going to bed! So for now...nighty night!
Geri
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Hey Kerry,
How are you,
I wanted to let you know that Vladimir just loved your flowers :D
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Oh Kerry, you shouldn't have, but they are so lovely.....
Aw, thank you dear :)
Hi Marleen! :D
Ahs just fine thank ya! How's yerself?
Vladimir simply adores flowers. Pansies are his favourites! He can't seem to get enough of them.
I think I was the winner in that exchange. I got a diamond bracelet and all I had to give him in return was a modest pansy nosegay!!!
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It looks like Vladimir is trying to stick some of those leaves up his nose.
Kerry? tsk. tsk. What did you lace those flowers with?
There was no lacing necessary, David. Just sniffing a bunch of pansies gives Vladimir a natural high!!! 8)
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Kerry~
Just wanting to say good morning or afternoon or goodnight to ya. It's hard to keep track what time of day your at right now. I suspect its like 8 oclock in the evening for you right now. You did say 14 hours ahead of us right? Or is it behind us? I forget.
Anyways kerry I am so enjoying your posts. I look forward to your responses everyday! I didnt have much of a chance till late tonight to post so they are brief and in this case right to the nitty gritty
I Hope you had a nice valentines day. It's still storming here in upstate New York. Right now it's still a whiteout condition. But We are surviving it all so far. Can't go too far, but its warm a cozy inside and the weather pattern is gonna change next week to higher temps. So it all looks well.
I'm going to bed! So for now...nighty night!
Geri
:D Hey Geri!
How did you get your hands on that pic of Vladimir going down on George?! I can only guess that you must have bribed that private investigator I've had following them around. Please promise me you'll destroy the negative. I'd hate for it to find its way onto the Internet. It'd really bugger-up Vladimir's political aspirations if it did! (in more ways than one!!!)
But seriously, Geri, I have a stomach ache from laughing so hard at that pic of Vladimir trying to retrieve the diamond bracelet from inside George's trousers. That is what he's doing, isn't it?! Pl-eeease tell me he's not doing "the other thing"! The unfaithful little rotter! (I say that in a spirit of love and affection!)
<I'll try again> . . . But seriously, it's always lovely to hear from you, Geri, and read your posts. I especially love the pics you post. I'm usually reading them late at night, just prior to retiring, and they always send me off to bed with a laugh. It's a lovely way to end the day.
Your last post came through at 20:01:26 so you're spot-on with estimating my time at 8 p.m. (I'm ahead of you).
Thank you for your kind words about my posts. I enjoy posting them and always enjoy reading yours.
Valentine's Day was pretty quiet for me. How about you? Vladimir gave me some lovely heart-shaped balloons, but that was about it! He's still trying to get on my good side! I've forgiven him (cain't help lovin dat man!), but I'm not telling him that! I'm treating him mean and keeping him keen! Tee-hee!
I was sorry to hear you're still experiencing those nasty ol' whiteout conditions. Happily, though, it sounds like more pleasant weather is on the way for you. Yee-haw!!!
Nearly 1 a.m. Saturday morning here now so must away to the Land of Dreams!
Lotsa love,
Kerry
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hi kerry!
I deleted that picture anyways. I really was going to after you seen it. i really would'nt want that to circulate around the web. The last thing I need is the KGB knocking at my door to sieze my computer!!
Not going to have much time tonight to play with vladimir and George. going out for a while. it has stopped snowing so I am getting out while the going is good!
Well i sure do hope you have a lovely weekend! Be good and we will chat again soon!
cheers!!!
Geri
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Hey Kerry,
Greetings from the other side of Planet Earth :D
(I think its the other side ???)
You know, it is always the thought that counts, and Vladimir is thrilled to get the little bunch of flowers from you, because of the sweet thoughts that came with them ;)
See, he's just thinking about you :D
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How the hell am I going to explain this to George.....
Hope its nice and warm and sunny by you :)
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I thought so!
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I want my Kerry!
Hope you had a great weekend Kerry! It's almost time for you to get up ! Have a great day!!
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I want my Kerry!
Hope you had a great weekend Kerry! It's almost time for you to get up ! Have a great day!!
That is almost like Vlad del Mar! Are you guys still raving about this guy? What did I tell you, he is a scary reptile! :laugh:
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I want my Kerry!
Hope you had a great weekend Kerry! It's almost time for you to get up ! Have a great day!!
Oh, Geri, I love your pictures. You have a real flair for comedy and camp humour! I love the pic of Vladimir with his teddy bear, sucking his thumb! Aw, sooo cute. Definitely a keeper!
I had a lovely weekend, thank you for asking. I went to see Miss Potter and loved it. Don't miss it. It's a beautiful movie. Did you have an enjoyable weekend? How's that mean ol' weather treating you? I hope it is a little less fierce this week.
When I started this thread, I was very careful to stress in the first post that I wanted it to be a fun place, a bit "camp" at times (understatement?!) and didn't want it to be seen as a political thread. Well, I'm now going to break my own rule by advising of a story from this week's Sydney gay press. In an article titled, "Russia Supports Queer Rights," comes this:
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, two weeks ago, confirmed his support of equal rights for all. Speaking at his annual Kremlin press conference, Putin was asked by Marina Lapenkova of Agence France Press (AFP) if he agreed with the view of Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov that gay parades were "satanic." "I respect - and will respect - freedom of people in all their manifestations," Putin said.
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He's a much more enlightened, compassionate leader than the leader of my country. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, is a homophobic bigot of the highest order. He could learn a lot from dear, sweet Vladimir.
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Kerry~
Hope everything is going good for you. I have been a little busy theses last few days. I posted on The Peerformance thread today which took some energy. Tomorrow I will surprise you with a little more of the saga with the boys.
The snow has stopped and life seems to be getting back to norm here. Thank God!!! You know I have relatives , distant relatives in Austrailia. I will have to inquire with my relatives in England and Ireland to find out more about them. I know they are on my mothers side. But thats all. Maybe I should pay them a visit? Then we can meet for a brokiie ,Vladimir, George Kerry and Geri BBQ! Do you know when I had a karaoke business it was called 'Keri By Geri!"
have a great day!!!! ;)
Geri
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Kerry~
Hope everything is going good for you. I have been a little busy theses last few days. I posted on The Peerformance thread today which took some energy. Tomorrow I will surprise you with a little more of the saga with the boys.
The snow has stopped and life seems to be getting back to norm here. Thank God!!! You know I have relatives , distant relatives in Austrailia. I will have to inquire with my relatives in England and Ireland to find out more about them. I know they are on my mothers side. But thats all. Maybe I should pay them a visit? Then we can meet for a brokiie ,Vladimir, George Kerry and Geri BBQ! Do you know when I had a karaoke business it was called 'Keri By Geri!"
have a great day!!!! ;)
Geri
Hey Geri :D
Thank goodness that nasty weather of yours has started to improve at last. It's hard for me to imagine weather that harsh. It is mid-summer where I am, with all the outdoor activities that entails. February is also Gay Mardi Gras month in Sydney, with lots of tempting things to do out of doors (and in!), distracting me from my PC. For example, I went to see the Matthew Bourne (gay) production of the Tchaikovsky ballet Swan Lake on Wednesday night. In this production, the Prince falls in love with a male swan, instead of the usual female swan. I've been telling everyone that it's just like Brokeback Mountain, danced and set to music! If anything, it's even more tragic than BBM, because both the Prince and the Swan die in the end. I certainly had a good cry! Did you see it when it was in New York? It had the longest run of any ballet on Broadway.
Fancy you having a business called Keri by Geri! That made me smile! And what a small world - you having relatives in Australia. I work at a large hospital in Sydney and we have some Canadian nurses on staff, but no Americans that I know of.
Moving on from the sublime to the ridiculous, I understand that Valdimir and his wife, Lyudmila, are experiencing some marital difficulties. Lyudmila is very concerned that her one-time sports enthusiast husband, nowadays only ever wants to go to the ballet:
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And Lyudmila is cross about the amount of time Vladimir spends pumping iron in the gym:
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She is also very worried about the big, burly, hairy men that Vladimir seems so fond of these days:
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Sounds like a classic case of a Brokeback Marriage to me.
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Hi Marleen! :D
Ahs just fine thank ya! How's yerself?
Vladimir simply adores flowers. Pansies are his favourites! He can't seem to get enough of them.
I think I was the winner in that exchange. I got a diamond bracelet and all I had to give him in return was a modest pansy nosegay!!!
Now Kerry!! I know your true feelings for ol Vlad....you would have been delighted with ANY gift he gave you....after all...he DID spend the day with YOU (and not that sad ol SHRUB guy!!)
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Kery~
I'm so happy to hear that you have so many fun thingsto do right now in Austrailia. I can't imagine "Swan Lake" in the gay version with both sthe prince and the swan gay? . And both dying in the end. You must of been crying through it.That is such a sad thought. I know the story. it's very sad,
I'm just happy to know that your happy. That's all that really matters. I truely hope that you are living a "life" that's good for you. The hind site was for everyone to learn at the end of BBM. How many times have you heard... "if I had twenty twenty vision" I would have done it different? This is the ten and ten that equals twenty. Right now! Everyone should know that.
Yes I have relatives somewhere near you. But they would'nt be Ameriican, they would be English or Irish. See my parents are Irish but like myself there is a bunch of us that were born in England. I will have to find out now for sure since now I know you. ;)
Just want to say "hey" and have a great weekend friend!
Geri
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Now Kerry!! I know your true feelings for ol Vlad....you would have been delighted with ANY gift he gave you....after all...he DID spend the day with YOU (and not that sad ol SHRUB guy!!)
That's very true, Jess! Vladimir has really fallen for me, big time! He tells me he's a sucker for guys with cute Australian accents. And that certainly is me! 8)
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Kery~
I'm so happy to hear that you have so many fun thingsto do right now in Austrailia. I can't imagine "Swan Lake" in the gay version with both sthe prince and the swan gay? . And both dying in the end. You must of been crying through it.That is such a sad thought. I know the story. it's very sad,
I'm just happy to know that your happy. That's all that really matters. I truely hope that you are living a "life" that's good for you. The hind site was for everyone to learn at the end of BBM. How many times have you heard... "if I had twenty twenty vision" I would have done it different? This is the ten and ten that equals twenty. Right now! Everyone should know that.
Yes I have relatives somewhere near you. But they would'nt be Ameriican, they would be English or Irish. See my parents are Irish but like myself there is a bunch of us that were born in England. I will have to find out now for sure since now I know you. ;)
Just want to say "hey" and have a great weekend friend!
Geri
Hey Geri,
The Matthew Bourne ballet company is London-based. They are presently on tour in Australia for 3 months. They have an extensive repertoire, but their most famous ballet is the gay Swan Lake:
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I was lucky to get very expensive, sought-after, opening night seats last Wednesday. I say "lucky" because I won them in a competition! I was so thrilled!
The DVD of the Matthew Bourne production is available. It's released through Warner Music Vision and NVC Arts in Australia - not sure about in the USA. If you love the original as much as I do, the gay version is a definite must see! I've seen the original performed by the Bolshoi Ballet, the Leningrad Kirov Ballet, the Novosibirsk Ballet and the Australian Ballet. The Matthew Bourne interpretation is the best, in my humble opinion. I sat for 2 hours in a darkened room yesterday and watched the DVD, in floods of tears throughout! Tchaikovsky's beautiful music does it to me every time. Double that impact with a theme about unrequited gay love, that ends in abject tragedy (sound familiar?), and you can imagine why I was in such a weepy mess. Can't wait to see it again!!!
If your ancestry is Anglo/Irish, you would be right at home, here in Australia, Geri! Lots of Irish and English people live here. My own ancestry is English.
Wishing you a fabo weekend, Geri! I always look forward to reading your posts.
Your friend in Oz,
Kerry
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hey Kerry!!
Sorry i haven't had allot of time lately to surprise you with pics of our boys! I am a LPN nurse and i got called back to work nights. between two daughters i only have a limited time to sleep. After such a hard winter now i figure i need the extra money. I also took on a work at home job that keeps me away from the computer during my wake hours. But this is all part time and I will get back on the horn here soon and get some new pics.
Kerry, you sound like your a very sensitive man. I already know that you are a quick witted funny guy just by reading your posts. But I defiantly think your a class act. Far and few in between like you!
It seems like you have a wonderful life in Sydney. I thought I read somewhere that you lived there! I still have to make the inquiries where my relatives live over there. I know there are cousins of my moms there. She's gone now so it's harder to find out. Our ansesters are all Irish or Norwegian.
It makes me smile to to think of you sitting in a dark room crying through the ballet. I dont know why, must be I'm tired and need to go to bed. But you know something kerry....that is what makes you so wonderfully interesting. xoxo Geri
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Hey Geri :D
Gee, I can't believe another week has come and gone, and here we are at the weekend again. Not that I'm complaining! No way will you ever hear me complaining about the weekend. No ma'am!
Did you have a good week? Certainly does sound like you have a lot on your plate, Geri, what with work and family and all. What a coincidence that you're a nurse. I also work in the Health industry. And so does David. Small world.
David's gone and got me hooked on the blog quiz thingies over at Polling Place and I have been reading everyone else's results, whenever I make a post. Yours included! I feel I have come to know you better, through your responses. Sometimes my responses are close to your own, and sometimes very different. You know, I suspect I'm probably hooked on those quizzes!
Has that nasty weather of yours improved? I saw on the television news tonight that there have been terrible storms in Alabama. They showed a school where a roof had caved-in, killing several pupils. It looked like a bomb had gone off. Very sad to see.
You must try to get the Matthew Bourne production of Swan Lake, Geri. With your sensitive, caring nature, you will really love it.
It's past midnight where I am, so I must away to the Land of Dreams now.
Lotsa love,
Kerry :)
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Hey Kerry! Are you up?????
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Hey Kerry! Are you up?????
I am on-line now, Geri, but wasn't on-line when you posted your previous message. I see that you are not on-line now, which is probably because I estimate the time to be approx. 6.30 on Saturday morning where you are. Whereas it is approx. 10.30 on Saturday night here in Sydney right now. I have sent a pm to you.
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Film 'reveals' Putin's love life
A new film purported to be based on President Vladimir Putin's normally very private life is soon to be released in Russia.
The film, called A Kiss - Off the Record, is due to come out on Valentine's Day, but only on DVD.
Its fictional hero is a German-speaking St Petersburg Russian with a secretive job who marries a stewardess, has two daughters and rises to the presidency.
This matches the president's life story although his name is not mentioned.
The film was completed five years ago, but there has been speculation that the Kremlin delayed its release until now, weeks before President Putin leaves office.
Very little is known of President Putin's private life. His wife Ludmila rarely appears in public, and there are very few pictures of his grown-up daughters Maria and Katerina.
"What is he like in life and in the family? What is in his soul? Will he have room left in his heart for love?" the film's publicity brochure says of the fictional character.
The Kremlin was not consulted about the film, which was shot from 2001 to 2003, Anatoly Voropayev, the film's producer and a former deputy regional governor, told journalists at a preview.
"We live and work under a certain first person so when we speak about politics we cannot just ignore that," he said.
But the film's real heroine is the stewardess, who also bears the name Ludmila, said the film's artistic director Oleg Fomin.
"It is a family love story above all, it is a story about a woman whose husband is very busy at work, a woman who wants a family and children and wants to see her beloved person close to her," he said.
Some of the film's key scenes appear to recreate Vladimir Putin's first meeting with Ludmila, their marriage in 1983 and their move to Dresden in Germany where he worked for the KGB, reports say.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/europe/7230404.stm
Published: 2008/02/06 13:09:22 GMT
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Oh, Kelda, thank you so much for posting this. I do so hope it's released with English sub-titles. I, for one, will definitely be getting a copy.
Vladimir is very private about his personal life. Very few pics of Lyudmila exist in the public domain and even fewer of his two daughters. In fact, this is the only pic I have of them all together.
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These are the only other pics I have of Lyudmila (I'd like to think they're her dogs, not his! ).
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This is the most treasured pic I have in my VVP collection. It was taken in my back garden, during Vladimir's visit to Sydney for the APEC Summit last year. It's not widely known that he visited me at that time, so keep it under your hat (especially from Lyudmila!). And yes, those flowers were for me! Sigh!
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Putin dismisses divorce rumours
Outgoing Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied rumours he has secretly divorced and plans to remarry.
He told reporters during a visit to Italy there was "not a single word of truth" in the tabloid news reports.
The papers linked him to 24-year-old former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabayeva, who is now a member of parliament.
Mr Putin said: "I have always reacted negatively to those who with their snotty noses and erotic fantasies prowl into others' lives."
He said many beautiful women were mentioned in the papers and he liked "them all, like all Russian women".
"I don't think I will offend anyone if I say that I, personally, consider that our Russian women are the most talented and the most beautiful," he said standing alongside Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
"If anyone can compete with them, then it might be Italian women," he added in response to a Russian reporter's question on the rumours.
Ms Kabayeva's office has told other news organisations that she has no comment on the claims.
A spokeswoman for Ms Kabayeva, quoted by Reuters news agency, said the reports of a romantic liaison with President Putin were "all complete rubbish".
Berlusconi comments
Mr Berlusconi has also been known to pronounce on the physical attributes of women.
Only last week, he said right-wing female politicians were better looking than their left-wing counterparts.
He was quoted as telling local media on the pre-election campaign trail that the left had "no taste" in women.
His remarks provoked an angry reaction from the centre-left, which accused him of being sexist.
It is unclear whether Mr Putin's comments will prompt a similar reaction in Russia, where he has cultivated what some see as a macho image.
He has been photographed fishing, bare-chested in the wild, on board fighter jets and taking part in black-belt judo.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/europe/7354638.stm
Published: 2008/04/18 13:37:27 GMT
© BBC MMVIII
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Thanks so much for posting that story, Kelda. :D
The rumours have even reached us way down here in Oz. God only knows what the truth actually is. I guess it'll all come out in the fullness of time? ::)
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uh oh, Kerry....did you make Vlad mad??!
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uh oh, Kerry....did you make Vlad mad??!
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I've moved on from Vlad, Jess! ;)
Click here to see my latest boyf:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=29714.new;topicseen#new
Just call me Freeda Fickle! ;) ;D
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I've moved on from Vlad, Jess! ;)
Click here to see my latest boyf:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=29714.new;topicseen#new
Just call me Freeda Fickle! ;) ;D
oh my god...no wonder Vlad is angry...you threw him over for a Hollywood pretty boy??
so THAT is why he is performing war games in the Carribbean! If we get invaded I am blaming YOU!
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oh my god...no wonder Vlad is angry...you threw him over for a Hollywood pretty boy??
so THAT is why he is performing war games in the Carribbean! If we get invaded I am blaming YOU!
Hey! Who you callin' "pretty"? ;) ;) ;) :D
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Hey! Who you callin' "pretty"? ;) ;) ;) :D
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hey, I was just saying what PUTIN is thinking..
you know what ELSE he is saying??
Can your lil Hollywood guy have ten warships off the coast of Australia in under a week? HUH??
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hey, I was just saying what PUTIN is thinking..
you know what ELSE he is saying??
Can your lil Hollywood guy have ten warships off the coast of Australia in under a week? HUH??
Hmmm, I'll need to confirm that with my spook in MI6! 8)
Probably unlikely, as they would be coming from the UK! ???
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Hmmm, I'll need to confirm that with my spook in MI6! 8)
Probably unlikely, as they would be coming from the UK! ???
You know some people say POWER is the ultimate aphrodisiac....
(and Vlad's got that)
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For Kerry.....(There is also a video as well at the original link Kerry! :P)
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Putin's action-man holiday album
By James Rodgers
BBC News
The Tuva holidays of Vladimir Putin - the title of a summer blockbuster film?
The name of a thriller about an ex-KGB officer just trying to enjoy a quiet life, but who keeps getting drawn back to solve problems which defeat everyone else?
No, but there might be something to that…
It is actually the headline which the website of one of Russia's leading news agencies, Ria Novosti, put above a selection of official photographs of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin enjoying a summer break in a remote region of Siberia.
Mr Putin is shown standing on a rocky mountain slope; resting in the branches of a tree; swimming in a river; riding a horse.
In most of the photos, he wears military-style clothes and boots. In the equestrian shots, he is shirtless.
In a country where most men do not live until the age of 60, Mr Putin stands out as an example of someone who has looked after himself.
Smoking and drinking are big factors in Russia's low male life expectancy.
Mr Putin will be 57 in October. He looks in better physical shape than many Russian men 20 years his junior.
His media team want to make sure that message - like Mr Putin's chest - does not remain hidden.
The implication, obviously, is that he knows how to look after the country too.
To anyone fed up with their father/husband/boss dragging himself out of bed, or going to work so hung over he does not really know what he is doing, these pictures say: "At least there is one man who is in control".
Lost in translation
That is important for the prime minister, whose main task is to steer Russia through the storms of economic crisis.
It also serves as a reminder that he has in no sense become less active since ending his time as president.
The suggestion is that he would be in good shape to go back to the top job in 2012 if that is the way things turn out.
The Kremlin either does not know, or does not care, how these pictures will be seen by some people in the West.
The photographs of a bare-chested Mr Putin riding a horse through mountain scenery may of course put some people more in mind of a recent Hollywood film about gay cowboys.
That is not the message these pictures, and those of previous years, send out to the majority of Russians.
In Russia, they reinforce Mr Putin's image as a man many men aspire to be, and - as a recent pop song suggested - many women aspire to be with.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/world/europe/8185524.stm
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Thanks for posting those great pics of Vlad, Kelda, and the article too. Not bad for an ole KGB agent! As it says in the article, most Russian men 20 years younger don't look that good! :laugh:
Speaking of special agents, I am addicted to the BBC television series "Spooks." This is the link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/spooks
Do you watch it? My favourite character is MI5 Senior Case Officer Lucas North, played by actor Richard Armitage (pant!). :D
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Richard Armitage as MI5 Senior Case Officer Lucas North
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Richard Armitage - Sigh!
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The photographs of a bare-chested Mr Putin riding a horse through mountain scenery may of course put some people more in mind of a recent Hollywood film about gay cowboys.
What a trip that they tied Brokeback into this. The guy seems so vain, but if he's out there setting a good example in terms of taking care of oneself, that's a good thing I guess.
Of course with his photos all over the web, there's the usual snarkiness... comments like, "that guy should be Putin his shirt back on."
::) :laugh:
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Cal watches it but I dont really but seen a few episodes and its quite clever!
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Is it suddenly very hot in here or is it just me? :P
Quick, somebody hand me a fan! ;) ;D
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Is it suddenly very hot in here or is it just me? :P
Quick, somebody hand me a fan! ;) ;D
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1522/pk8l.jpg) (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/pk8l.jpg/)
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No, it isn't just you. ;)