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Wolves in Algarve?
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Wolves in Algarve?
Can't say I actually know the actual accommodation you will be staying Blondelle although obviously I do know that area of town and I think it will be just grand - great situation really in my opinion as it facilitiates walking to places (personally not bothered about the exercise but I do like the drinking!! 
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Maddi
p.s. that convenience may have a price . . . some noise drifting up from the town - I know - I'm sorry but I can't help myself
).Maddi
p.s. that convenience may have a price . . . some noise drifting up from the town - I know - I'm sorry but I can't help myself
Wolves and other wildlife
Not sure about wolves but Carvoeiro has seen its share of "sharks" over the years!
Seriously - Have you ever seen one of those Egyptian Mongoose that roam about? Bit frightening
Seriously - Have you ever seen one of those Egyptian Mongoose that roam about? Bit frightening
Wolves in Algarve?
Yeah, Maddi,you got me wondering about noise now!!
But if I do happen to find myself plonked on top of a noisy,boozy bar theres only one solution--and you know what that is im sure before i say it ! If you cant beat 'em --join 'em
Right ? I think I see you nodding in agreement !
But seriously (what, me, serious) most of our hols over the years have been outside Carvoeiro itself (vila nova restaurant complex,Monte Carvoeiro, and our old "home" Lagoa). When we came to live there 10years ago,we did spend our first month in Carvoeiro,but of course theres been quite some changes since then. But as you say,its convenient(specially for Colombos--our eatery !& Smilers of course).
Biffa--yes I have heard about (is it Egyptian)mongoose(d'you say mongooses or mongeese?) A certain friend of mine has one in or near his garden in Algarve countryside.Are they frightening ? Dont they kill snakes--in that case,they could be my friends as i have a real terror of "Cobra"!
Oh lord,hope I dont dream of them---sweet dreams to you both,Ellie.
Please keep me posted if you hear anymore "Wolf" stories .
But if I do happen to find myself plonked on top of a noisy,boozy bar theres only one solution--and you know what that is im sure before i say it ! If you cant beat 'em --join 'em
Right ? I think I see you nodding in agreement !But seriously (what, me, serious) most of our hols over the years have been outside Carvoeiro itself (vila nova restaurant complex,Monte Carvoeiro, and our old "home" Lagoa). When we came to live there 10years ago,we did spend our first month in Carvoeiro,but of course theres been quite some changes since then. But as you say,its convenient(specially for Colombos--our eatery !& Smilers of course).
Biffa--yes I have heard about (is it Egyptian)mongoose(d'you say mongooses or mongeese?) A certain friend of mine has one in or near his garden in Algarve countryside.Are they frightening ? Dont they kill snakes--in that case,they could be my friends as i have a real terror of "Cobra"!
Oh lord,hope I dont dream of them---sweet dreams to you both,Ellie.
Please keep me posted if you hear anymore "Wolf" stories .
wolves in Algarve?
Just a little P.S.
Maddi,did you see our dear Cowboy has "upgraded" us both to "Ladies" --see,i told you hes a real gent --wouldnt you say a real man definitely "has" to be in touch with his Feminines ?
To Lady Maddi from Lady Elle (mind you Ill have to stay out of the bar,if Im to keep my title & dignity !)
Hey , whats all this about a "timeshare" near the icecream palacio ? You say its Gerrys idea ? I must try to stay alert and keep in touch with all thats going on here-----nit nite !
Maddi,did you see our dear Cowboy has "upgraded" us both to "Ladies" --see,i told you hes a real gent --wouldnt you say a real man definitely "has" to be in touch with his Feminines ?
To Lady Maddi from Lady Elle (mind you Ill have to stay out of the bar,if Im to keep my title & dignity !)
Hey , whats all this about a "timeshare" near the icecream palacio ? You say its Gerrys idea ? I must try to stay alert and keep in touch with all thats going on here-----nit nite !
hi ms maddi..words and their meanings..defination of terms...let's look at the word "mam"...or "madam"...used as a term of respect...it can also mean somone who runs a whore house...a term of respect in the south (we even call children "mam"),...but in the north, "mam" is insulting..it means that the woman is old..(got into a lot of trouble over that word.)...what does your generation think "ladies" mean?
Cowboy
It is complicated and linked to the age, nationality and culture of the person saying it and then you add in the context or motivation.
If my father were to call someone a lady, he would believe he were honouring them and respecting them because that is how it goes for his generation. For some nationalities there is no clear demarkation in translation between "women, ladies, females" - so you would simply accept which one they had offered. And in certain cultures the only possible motivation for calling someone a lady is respect.
It is possible that a reasonably young, white male or female in the UK, calling somone lady is suggesting that they are not bright, for decorative purposes only or that they think thay have ideas above their station. It can also be used to be condescending and is often used by men who have little or no general respect for women as intelligent, earning and capable human beings.
Anyway there is the lecture, I did try to keep my comment light by asking what your motivation was . . . but then you went and asked a serious question, to which I can only give a serious response.
Mads
It is complicated and linked to the age, nationality and culture of the person saying it and then you add in the context or motivation.
If my father were to call someone a lady, he would believe he were honouring them and respecting them because that is how it goes for his generation. For some nationalities there is no clear demarkation in translation between "women, ladies, females" - so you would simply accept which one they had offered. And in certain cultures the only possible motivation for calling someone a lady is respect.
It is possible that a reasonably young, white male or female in the UK, calling somone lady is suggesting that they are not bright, for decorative purposes only or that they think thay have ideas above their station. It can also be used to be condescending and is often used by men who have little or no general respect for women as intelligent, earning and capable human beings.
Anyway there is the lecture, I did try to keep my comment light by asking what your motivation was . . . but then you went and asked a serious question, to which I can only give a serious response.
Mads
Cowboy
A "ladies man" is man who likes ladies in a flirty (being fun, likeable, flattering) or salacious (being creepy, overly sexual, predatory) way. In a similar way to yesterday's discussion, it is seldom used these days as a compliment even by other men, but is used to be snide.
Another complication of the english language is that a "mans man" is NOT a man who likes men in the same way but is a man who is one of the boys, likes beer, footie, heavy machinery. A "mans man" is likely to refer to "ladies" in the derogatory way we I talked about yesterday. He is unlikely to accept willingly that a women could also like beer, footie and heavy machinery.
See Cowboy, you got me all serious again - when you ask that sort of question to someone who works with criminals and in particular the perps of domestic violence, anything gender based is going to get a response
But I love you and you have seen my jokes I am hardy a paragon of virtue myself.
Maddi
A "ladies man" is man who likes ladies in a flirty (being fun, likeable, flattering) or salacious (being creepy, overly sexual, predatory) way. In a similar way to yesterday's discussion, it is seldom used these days as a compliment even by other men, but is used to be snide.
Another complication of the english language is that a "mans man" is NOT a man who likes men in the same way but is a man who is one of the boys, likes beer, footie, heavy machinery. A "mans man" is likely to refer to "ladies" in the derogatory way we I talked about yesterday. He is unlikely to accept willingly that a women could also like beer, footie and heavy machinery.
See Cowboy, you got me all serious again - when you ask that sort of question to someone who works with criminals and in particular the perps of domestic violence, anything gender based is going to get a response
But I love you and you have seen my jokes I am hardy a paragon of virtue myself.
Maddi
Wolves in Algarve?
Please let me know if you see any lady/women/ gentlemen wolves in Algarve will you . I want to keep udated in order to keep the society informed.
Thanks for info on mongoose Cowboy but still a bit confused --could it be like "sheep" the same in single and plural ---- one mongoose or pack(?) of mongoose ?
Maddi,quite a serious debate with the "lady" subject---of course mine all started with my medieval fantasy and was all just in my "story telling" and in the "aristo" sense.
Of course youre correct in all your definition----Ive seen it used (on Corrie I think)where one woman "slags off" another and ends very nasty--so as you said,I think, its regional as well.
In reference to my "aristo lady"---Im not a royalist I might add--in fact my politics are more to the left.
I was most interested to read of your work--I know its not quite the same but my son got his degree in penalities (Humanities) 2 years ago and is most interested in crime & punishment ,causes of etc.
Hes now working with Boston social services helping youngsters.
Oh dear,Ive gone right away from my subject "Wolves in Algarve"!
Have a nice day . Elle.
Thanks for info on mongoose Cowboy but still a bit confused --could it be like "sheep" the same in single and plural ---- one mongoose or pack(?) of mongoose ?
Maddi,quite a serious debate with the "lady" subject---of course mine all started with my medieval fantasy and was all just in my "story telling" and in the "aristo" sense.
Of course youre correct in all your definition----Ive seen it used (on Corrie I think)where one woman "slags off" another and ends very nasty--so as you said,I think, its regional as well.
In reference to my "aristo lady"---Im not a royalist I might add--in fact my politics are more to the left.
I was most interested to read of your work--I know its not quite the same but my son got his degree in penalities (Humanities) 2 years ago and is most interested in crime & punishment ,causes of etc.
Hes now working with Boston social services helping youngsters.
Oh dear,Ive gone right away from my subject "Wolves in Algarve"!
Have a nice day . Elle.
Hi everyone
Don't want to keep up the over seriousness for too long especially as it is not wholly related to the purpose of this site (Steen is probably chewing at the bit to shut me up) but wanted to add before I do come off my soapbox that this is not about feminism - men are commonly the victims of domestic violence too.
Which takes us back to the wolves . . . commonly portrayed as nasty, evil and scary . . . but they too come in all the sizes and both the genders.
Mads
Don't want to keep up the over seriousness for too long especially as it is not wholly related to the purpose of this site (Steen is probably chewing at the bit to shut me up) but wanted to add before I do come off my soapbox that this is not about feminism - men are commonly the victims of domestic violence too.
Which takes us back to the wolves . . . commonly portrayed as nasty, evil and scary . . . but they too come in all the sizes and both the genders.
Mads