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Man, as a dual US/Aus citizen, I will say, (despite some reverence, and probably MORE reverence for Her Majesty's Empire than the US, which is pretty much been like, "F right off, Britain, we want our OWN stuff," LOL) I have to say, the Aus are nuts. And yes, it's in a good way, in many respects, but most good old convict Aussie stuff means (to me anyway) Aus is always in a state of controlled chaos at all times. When I lived there, it also appeared to be about 50 years behind the US, e.g. my mom was pregnant and talking to her boss one time, and he said, "Oh... the pregnant... women just get totally BOVINE." Lol, and they "got away" with such stuff, etc. I loved Sydney as a youth because crime was so low, I could pretty much go anywhere I wanted, at any time (outside of school hours) and I was in middle school.

Comparatively, the US (while mostly coming here voluntarily and for religious reasons and etc.) has allowed the culture to become yeah, sort of "ahead" in some ways but far more convoluted, violent, and the politicians are stealing from everyone. Yet, the US's nose is often "morally" put in the air, and I don't know how a bunch of religious folk (and slaves, black and white) managed to create such a MESS. LOL.

I guess when it comes to a population, "convict" is better than "Quaker" and I guess that might tell you something (or not) but man, it's certainly interesting.

I'm not saying either is better and I love the US, too, but every now and then I think longingly of a time and place where my boss could call me "bovine" if pregnant, and get away with it. I think that status may actually be preferable than trying to find out what to call one of the alphabet people, that is "okay" because sometimes even a given "name" is not okay. I'm just saying it's exhausting, is all, but I'd potentially take "bovine" over "am I supposed to ignore/shoo/threaten or encourage/assist/demonstrate the bathroom equipment to some "genderless person."

So, I don't see a reason for anyone to envy anyone else, really, although I will say that Britain, despite size/dosage issues is probably going to be a vaping "haven" compared to the US soon. I think we all envy Britain to a degree (I DO) if only because it's "known" what will happen to vaping more or less, and I don't really mind 2 ml tanks. If I was in Britain, I think I could cope with the DIY stuff better since at least I know where I stand, etc.

I'm ready to be adopted by a Brit. I don't think my husband is, however. LOL.

Anna
 

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How do you keep coming up with mods for me to add to my list.

I have great taste? LOL. I spent all my play money on mods getting started?

Seriously though, I just got the dang thing because it was a mod with a clock and I "needed" one, so I felt. All the rest was kinda a bonus, although it was getting rave reviews from like, everyone.

If it helps, I have "locked" my credit, so I shouldn't be posting too much shiny, except I just WON a really cool one. :lol::lol:

I'll try not to report back, and from a maker totally new to me, but I hear it's cool.

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Thanks @Richard Winter :) !!! I do come with vices, rest assured. LOL, you are reminding me of my passport situation and etc. The last time I was offered "sanctuary" it was by one of my Reservation kiddo's grandmommies. I was telling her the saga of my green card, and at the end of it (your green card never "expires" although the card itself can) well she must have thought I was in danger, and went "If they're coming to deport you, you can come stay at my house!" Lol, she was a total sweetheart and a revered "elder." Even though I never took her up on the offer, it was nice to know it was there.. . :lol:

Anna
 

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    Thanks @Richard Winter :) !!! I do come with vices, rest assured. LOL, you are reminding me of my passport situation and etc. The last time I was offered "sanctuary" it was by one of my Reservation kiddo's grandmommies. I was telling her the saga of my green card, and at the end of it (your green card never "expires" although the card itself can) well she must have thought I was in danger, and went "If they're coming to deport you, you can come stay at my house!" Lol, she was a total sweetheart and a revered "elder." Even though I never took her up on the offer, it was nice to know it was there.. . :lol:

    Anna
    Your very welcome Anna. Offer still stands hehe
     

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    Man, as a dual US/Aus citizen, I will say, (despite some reverence, and probably MORE reverence for Her Majesty's Empire than the US, which is pretty much been like, "F right off, Britain, we want our OWN stuff," LOL) I have to say, the Aus are nuts. And yes, it's in a good way, in many respects, but most good old convict Aussie stuff means (to me anyway) Aus is always in a state of controlled chaos at all times. When I lived there, it also appeared to be about 50 years behind the US, e.g. my mom was pregnant and talking to her boss one time, and he said, "Oh... the pregnant... women just get totally BOVINE." Lol, and they "got away" with such stuff, etc. I loved Sydney as a youth because crime was so low, I could pretty much go anywhere I wanted, at any time (outside of school hours) and I was in middle school.

    Comparatively, the US (while mostly coming here voluntarily and for religious reasons and etc.) has allowed the culture to become yeah, sort of "ahead" in some ways but far more convoluted, violent, and the politicians are stealing from everyone. Yet, the US's nose is often "morally" put in the air, and I don't know how a bunch of religious folk (and slaves, black and white) managed to create such a MESS. LOL.

    I guess when it comes to a population, "convict" is better than "Quaker" and I guess that might tell you something (or not) but man, it's certainly interesting.

    I'm not saying either is better and I love the US, too, but every now and then I think longingly of a time and place where my boss could call me "bovine" if pregnant, and get away with it. I think that status may actually be preferable than trying to find out what to call one of the alphabet people, that is "okay" because sometimes even a given "name" is not okay. I'm just saying it's exhausting, is all, but I'd potentially take "bovine" over "am I supposed to ignore/shoo/threaten or encourage/assist/demonstrate the bathroom equipment to some "genderless person."

    So, I don't see a reason for anyone to envy anyone else, really, although I will say that Britain, despite size/dosage issues is probably going to be a vaping "haven" compared to the US soon. I think we all envy Britain to a degree (I DO) if only because it's "known" what will happen to vaping more or less, and I don't really mind 2 ml tanks. If I was in Britain, I think I could cope with the DIY stuff better since at least I know where I stand, etc.

    I'm ready to be adopted by a Brit. I don't think my husband is, however. LOL.

    Anna
    The hubs has dual professorships here and at UQ in Brisbane. Willing to bet he’d go where he had a job, not where I could vape as a free person :sneaky:
     

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    The hubs has dual professorships here and at UQ in Brisbane. Willing to bet he’d go where he had a job, not where I could vape as a free person :sneaky:
    Tell him I'll come set him straight if he doesn't make the correct choice.
     

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