Nathan's Corner
Or 15.6 billion eggs @ $2 per dozen.
Quote: NathanMy local radio station has the Trivia question, "Americans will spend 2.6 billion on this for Easter. What is it?" It isn't CHOCOLATE, or CANDY in general, surprisingly, no shockingly. I'm guessing Easter clothes. Growing up, Mom bought us new clothes for Easter and Christmas. So, Easter clothes is my guess! :D
Maybe flowers? Or stuffed animals?
Quote: SkittleCar1I would say flowers.
Or 15.6 billion eggs @ $2 per dozen.
They recently added it's not food. :)..
Edit. A Caller JUST got the answer. It is Drumroll please.... NEW EASTER CLOTHES! I CALLED IT! WOO-HOO! :D
Quote: NathanMy local radio station has the Trivia question, "Americans will spend 2.6 billion on this for Easter. What is it?" It isn't CHOCOLATE, or CANDY in general, surprisingly, no shockingly. I'm guessing Easter clothes. Growing up, Mom bought us new clothes for Easter and Christmas. So, Easter clothes is my guess! :D
The population of the US is about 330 million. So that comes to about $8 per person. I can't see that much spent on flowers. However, what would be a better guess outside of candy? I'm going to go with food for Easter dinner. If I'm forced to be more specific, I'll say ham.
Oh you mean Michelle? Yes. Nathan's winter retreat :o)Quote: mcallister3200Hello Nathan. Or MP. I think I found your other apartment building today, or one of them today when I was out walking the cat today, so to speak.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/off-topic/30926-nathans-corner/234/#post682462
Quote: OnceDearOh you mean Michelle? Yes. Nathan's winter retreat :o)
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/off-topic/30926-nathans-corner/234/#post682462
I forgot about the Michelle Account when he said MP. *Blushes sheepishly* :D
Is it a combination of things or just one thing?Quote: NathanMy local radio station has the Trivia question, "Americans will spend 2.6 billion on this for Easter. What is it?" It isn't CHOCOLATE, or CANDY in general, surprisingly, no shockingly. It's not food at all. I'm guessing Easter clothes. Growing up, Mom bought us new clothes for Easter and Christmas. So, Easter clothes is my guess! :D
Are you suggesting it's the highest thing people will spend on? If so, I'm not buying it. I can't think of anything that would be higher than food or candy.
Quote: NathanWho is supposed to go first? A younger woman or an older man? :/ I walked in front of an Foreign older man and he cussed me out in another Language. LMAO! :/ Something like,"This betch walked in front of me! How dare she!" I soon let him walk in front of me and he said something like,"She finally learned her lesson! " I was told that women were supposed to go first, but I was also told that you should let your elders walk first although I was told more that a woman is supposed to walk in front of an older man. But the fact that he was Foreign may have been why he cussed me out in his Language when I walked in front of him and was relieved when I let him walk in front of me. Maybe in his Culture, a woman walking in front of an older man is a huge no no.
I'm not sure. I am pretty sure you walk in front of Kentry though. In case you were wondering should you happen to run into each other. 😀
Quote: MaxPenI'm not sure. I am pretty sure you walk in front of Kentry though. In case you were wondering should you happen to run into each other. 😀
Anyone want to give me a REAL answer? -.-
The elderly gentleman would invite the young lady to walk in front. Invite: Not insist.
Then he'd ogle her arse $:o)
Quote: NathanWho is supposed to go first? A younger woman or an older man? :/ I walked in front of an Foreign older man and he cussed me out in another Language. LMAO! :/ Something like,"This betch walked in front of me! How dare she!" I soon let him walk in front of me and he said something like,"She finally learned her lesson! " I was told that women were supposed to go first, but I was also told that you should let your elders walk first although I was told more that a woman is supposed to walk in front of an older man. But the fact that he was Foreign may have been why he cussed me out in his Language when I walked in front of him and was relieved when I let him walk in front of me. Maybe in his Culture, a woman walking in front of an older man is a huge no no.
Why would you think you know what his issue was when you don't speak his language? Could have been a dozen things, most of which had nothing to do with you. Seems pretty self-centered of you to think a stranger was even talking about you.
In general, in this country, men, especially older men, allow women to go first. But not always, and the practice is changing to everyone taking care of themselves first, so you should not assume anything.
Quote: NathanDuplicate.
Quote: NathanTriplicate.
It always saddens me when I see you edit yourself as above.
Your posts are always so informative and insightful that I often like to read your eloquent words two (and yes - sometimes three) times to fully dig into the nuance.
Quote: beachbumbabsWhy would you think you know what his issue was when you don't speak his language? Could have been a dozen things, most of which had nothing to do with you. Seems pretty self-centered of you to think a stranger was even talking about you.
In general, in this country, men, especially older men, allow women to go first. But not always, and the practice is changing to everyone taking care of themselves first, so you should not assume anything.
I should have answered his FACE looked offended after I walked in front of him.
I guess it would depend on how many times this Muggle F***ed up and used that wand even after being told not to.Quote: NathanJust a random question. How much trouble could a Muggle get in if say The Hogwarts Headmaster finds them using Harry's Wand? That Harry lent them without telling The Headmaster? Once again, just a random question. ;)
It would probably be better if the Muggle just confessed publicly asap instead of living in fear of the repercussions.
Muggle might be a good forum name... almost as good as Kentry.
Quote: AxelWolfI guess it would depend on how many times this Muggle F***ed up and used that wand even after being told not to.
It would probably be better if the Muggle just confessed publicly asap instead of living in fear of the repercussions.
Muggle might be a good forum name... almost as good as Kentry.
Let's just say that Harry definitely is still letting the Muggle use his wand, how much trouble could The Muggle get into with The Hogwarts Headmaster if caught with it?
The Muggle would probably get kicked out of the school and possibly go to jail.Quote: NathanLet's just say that Harry definitely is still letting the Muggle use his wand, how much trouble could The Muggle get into with The Hogwarts Headmaster if caught with it?
Does this Muggle gave gender identity confusion, or like to confuse others with their gender at times?
Quote: AxelWolfThe Muggle would probably get kicked out of the school and possibly go to jail.
But Harry GAVE permission to use his wand and his magic!
I'm sure the school really doesn't care about that. Does the muggle really have any idea where that wand has been, or even who's wand it is for sure? The Muggle might be in remedial classes and be very naive.Quote: NathanBut Harry GAVE permission to use his wand and his magic!
Quote: AxelWolfI'm sure the school really doesn't care about that. Does the muggle really have any idea where that wand has been, or even who's wand it is for sure? The Muggle might be in remedial classes and be very naive.
Uh, Harry's name is on the Wand, so it really is Harry's!
Quote: OnceDearA young lady would invite the elderly gentleman to walk in front. Invite: Not insist.
The elderly gentleman would invite the young lady to walk in front. Invite: Not insist.
Then he'd ogle her arse $:o)
I told an older woman I'd let her go ahead because she was older than me, and she snapped at me,"Of course I should go ahead of you! " O.O What a Crotchety Betch! :/
Quote: AxelWolfI guess it would depend on how many times this Muggle F***ed up and used that wand even after being told not to.
It would probably be better if the Muggle just confessed publicly asap instead of living in fear of the repercussions.
Muggle might be a good forum name... almost as good as Kentry.
Kentry is a Slytherin 😀
Because the muggle has a background check spell that can magically authenticate the wand and everything the muggle has been told thus far? If I have a wand that has Donald Trumps name on it...must it be his wand? I can probably get you a wand with anyone's name on it for a price. It will cost you, but I can probably get it done nonetheless.Quote: NathanUh, Harry's name is on the Wand, so it really is Harry's!
I think you should call the school and give them your name and then ask if its ok for you to use that wand.
The muggle should just turn themselves into the cops before the muggle gets in too deep.
<<<just kidding, you probably shouldn't tell the muggle to do any of that. Then again, I'm not sure if the muggle can sleep at night knowing they might be in some big BIG trouble. The cops might just break down the muggles door when he or she is sleeping(whats a Muggle?)
p.s. Harry might be gay.
I assume that's a Harry Potter reference? I assume it has lots of conspiracy theory stuff since you to watch it.Quote: MaxPenKentry is a Slytherin 😀
Quote: AxelWolfBecause the muggle has a background check spell that can magically authenticate the wand and everything the muggle has been told thus far? If I have a wand that has Donald Trumps name on it...must it be his wand? I can probably get you a wand with anyone's name on it for a price. It will cost you, but I can probably get it done nonetheless.
I think you should call the school and give them your name and then ask if its ok for you to use that wand.
The muggle should just turn themselves into the cops before the muggle gets in too deep.
<<<just kidding, you probably shouldn't tell the muggle to do any of that. Then again, I'm not sure if the muggle can sleep at night knowing they might be in some big BIG trouble. The cops might just break down the muggles door when he or she is sleeping(whats a Muggle?)
p.s. Harry might be gay.
A Muggle is someone in The Harry Potter World who either doesn't have any Magical Powers or isn't well versed in Magical Powers. Harry Potter is a super advanced Wizard, so he is the opposite of a Muggle.
Quote: AxelWolfI assume that's a Harry Potter reference? I assume it has lots of conspiracy theory stuff since you to watch it.
The extent of my Harry Potter familiarity is a day spent at Universal Studios, mostly in the Harry Potter section, with my godchild who is all about that stuff. Somehow I got roped into purchasing him some sort of robe and wand that he ran around in for quite awhile.
I spent a while trying to decode this metaphor. Clearly you are trying to confess to something and are concerned that 'the authorities' will punish you.Quote: NathanJust a random question. How much trouble could a Muggle get in if say The Hogwarts Headmaster finds them using Harry's Wand? That Harry lent them without telling The Headmaster? Once again, just a random question. ;)
So, with all the Harry Potter references, my first fear was that Wizard had given you secret moderator powers and that you'd gone berserk, using them without his oversight.... No. Wizard is a wise old Wiz and wouldn't do that. Phew. Resignation letter torn up $:o)
Then I thought that maybe you'd been given permission to send a Mothers day card through he WalGreen mailroom, and you'd gone nuts and sent letters to all your family and friends, all franked by the mailroom...
No... I read a bit deeper...
Maybe, someone had sent you to the store with their credit card, to pick up some groceries, but you'd thrown a few extra treats in the cart for yourself and gone a bit nuts, maxing out the card..... Yes, this feels closer.
But then, inspiration.... This is a gambling forum: There's more than one 'Hogwarts Headmaster ( Wizard ) and there are indeed 'wands with names on'
Am I getting close? Did you go a bit 'wand crazy' and sap all the juice out of those 'wands', turning dollars bills into shiney quarters?
Confession is good for the soul. The truth will out.
Ooops.... Sounds like you betrayed the trusting 'Headmaster', big time AND abused the rightful owners of those 'wands'
I wouldn't want to be in your shoes.
Quote: NathanJust a random question. How much trouble could a Muggle get in if say The Hogwarts Headmaster finds them using Harry's Wand? That Harry lent them without telling The Headmaster? Once again, just a random question. ;)
I do not think of such nonsense before breakfast and certainly don't want to after having had my morning coffee.
I see nothing about risk or rewards or odds and doubt it is gambling related.
Quote: OnceDearI spent a while trying to decode this metaphor. Clearly you are trying to confess to something and are concerned that 'the authorities' will punish you.
So, with all the Harry Potter references, my first fear was that Wizard had given you secret moderator powers and that you'd gone berserk, using them without his oversight.... No. Wizard is a wise old Wiz and wouldn't do that. Phew. Resignation letter torn up $:o)
Then I thought that maybe you'd been given permission to send a Mothers day card through he WalGreen mailroom, and you'd gone nuts and sent letters to all your family and friends, all franked by the mailroom...
No... I read a bit deeper...
Maybe, someone had sent you to the store with their credit card, to pick up some groceries, but you'd thrown a few extra treats in the cart for yourself and gone a bit nuts, maxing out the card..... Yes, this feels closer.
But then, inspiration.... This is a gambling forum: There's more than one 'Hogwarts Headmaster ( Wizard ) and there are indeed 'wands with names on'
Am I getting close? Did you go a bit 'wand crazy' and sap all the juice out of those 'wands', turning dollars bills into shiney quarters?
Confession is good for the soul. The truth will out.
Ooops.... Sounds like you betrayed the trusting 'Headmaster', big time AND abused the rightful owners of those 'wands'
I wouldn't want to be in your shoes.
I'll give one more hint. The "Headmaster," is a Staff.
So..... Little Miss Muggle is using a wand with Harry's name on it, within the hallowed Halls of Hogwarts. The Headmaster is going to be well pleased when he inspects the wand and not even the gender of the user is correct.Quote: NathanUh, Harry's name is on the Wand, so it really is Harry's!
Oh hum, There's a first time for everything. Muggle gets 86'd from her favourite school. Wand confiscated. All magic in the wand confiscated. Harry's good name besmirched.
And that's even before Harry tears into you for using his wand in ways and to an extent beyond what he'd lent it to you for*
*Yes. I know the Muggle is you.
Anyhow, enough of these silly metaphors. Fess up or don't fess up.
Quote: GWAEthis literally makes no sense.
Also owing the IRS when you only make 24k a year makes no sense. Even if they withhold 20% you should be still getting a refund at that income level.
SMH! It was another bloody metaphor!
Why did we ever suspect Nathan of living in the real world?
Quote: NathanI'll give one more hint. The "Headmaster," is a Staff.
Does this have anything to do with an Asian Massage Parlor offering extras?
Reminds me of this thread.Quote: BozQuote: JoemanUh-oh! Nathan, I hope you have diversified your portfolio!
Stock is right around where it was 5 years ago. Not good in this bull market. Other than the 3% dividend, it’s a loser for its investors.
Quote: NathanWell, yesterday was apparently Walgreen's WORST Stock day of the year so far. Walgreen's stock price is a shocking $54! O.O $60 is considered bad and $60 was the lowest day of the year, so $54 is yikes! O.O On a hilarious side note, my Fidelity Investments website claims that Walgreens Stock is UP, $54 dollars, lowest day of the year is UP all right, get out of here, Fidelity Investments! You're drunk! Oh well, if we don't laugh, we will cry.
Don't look at it as being down, think of it as being on sale. If you liked it at $60, you should love it at $54.
Quote: NathanWell, the IRS picked up more income and will pick up more income two more times. Yesterday, the IRS informed me that they had not picked up the income yet, but informed me that they were coming to pick it up and specifically told me not to touch the income. I am not going to lie, I was a bit tempted to use the income myself, but knew it would be considered theft if I did considering that the IRS specifically told me not too and I told myself that stealing from the IRS is a huge no no and I told the IRS that I wouldn't use the income myself. I got a letter later on from them stating that they had picked up the income themselves. :) They will be picking up the next two incomes themselves too. :)
Any chance of an English conversion?
Quote: BozAny chance of an English conversion?
I had gotten a bit drunk yesterday around the time I posted that. ;) *Blushes shyly,* ;)
You have to bear in mind that this whole IRS sub-plot is another of Nathan's bloody metaphors. Nothing to do with the IRS.Quote: BozAny chance of an English conversion?
Nathan, do you really think it's wise to post this sub-thread? You know you are going to 'fess up' at this rate and no good could come of that.
