IMO if my perception is correct about this nebulous complex situation it might be worth given the time to give it a test drive because there is real nothing to lose.

Preacher wrote on Mar 29^th, 2011 at 4:21pm:


Good one preacher......well done. 

Benjamin Franklin the world class statesman would often preface his remarks thusly........"it is my belief"......"I am of the opinion" and many others likewise. This nuance made his beliefs much more palatable to the listener as ST so adroitly pointed out.

Likewise, I believe the converse is true that when one makes broad sweeping assertions of absolute fact it is generally not received well for it dismisses any opposing view and indeed tends to foster contention. Do you have a lot of contentious relationships? Applying this simple yet profound style of discourse may help alleviate conflicts. Your points are still expressed howbeit in a manner more acceptable to the listener. It also intrinsically shows respect for others as they now feel fully free to express their own opinion without crossing swords. And who knows......as has often been demonstrated on this very forum you could be wrong and you might learn something (sorry, I couldn't resist ).

Since you have thus far refused the peace gift of the super duper fishing spots that I offered I will instead make the above counsel and advice available to you at no charge. You can thank me later.

MT 

 

mastertangler wrote on Mar 28^th, 2011 at 5:09pm:

You've mis-spelled 'Douche'   

His declaration simply re-inforces mine.  If it's directed at ST, it's eye-of-the-beholder perception.  If it's ST's perception, it's fact.   

Touche'

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It's my truth, which may or may not be anyone else's.
The difference between my " truths" and yours, is that I usually preface them with " IMHO/ I think/believe or from my personal experience".

Most of yours are more like "pronouncements of indisputable facts" that shouldn't be challenged or questioned. No smiley for that comment/observation needed.

Love is love. Sarcasm is stirring the pot without the former. Boot extractors look a lot of different ways, and pride can get in the way of love. Just Sayin 

I'm a little wary of what I catch out there.  Many times I've cleaned fish & found worms while examining the stomach contents.  No problem if it's cooked through.


I do love how it's all untrue when applied to ST, but all true when applied by ST.   
On some forums I frequent the use of a smiley is protocol for sarcasm, joking & playful prodding.

So at the risk of being called a foodie (or worse), I'll admit that we tried some ceviche two years ago with lake trout.  Used 2 fresh limes and some soy sauce, maybe some chili pepper flakes, and one filet from a decent sized LT cut into bite-sized chunks.

Let it sit for a couple of hours - and chowed away.  Quite good. 

One of our former tripmates is a chef and suggested we try it.  I think it could have sat in the lime juice a little longer to firm up some more, but it was good anyways.

We did this on our last night of the trip - just in case

Preacher wrote on Mar 24^th, 2011 at 5:56pm:


One hand gives, the other takes away.
You are " unamerican" by birth and your countries social/political differences. Not necessarily a bad thing, just a different one.
The " wannabee" is what I feel you come across as sometimes. As you say, it may not be your voice, just one I/others may assign to you.

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Is their anyone here who disagrees with you that DOESN'T have limited experience/understanding in your eye's :question  "Fiddlesticks" is mild compared to what I thought when I read your post.
Nobody has to "pigeonhole" you, your comments do it for you.

"limited" fiddlesticks...just different.