Where are we all?

[Finian Wren]

Ottawa, Canada.
While some would argue what I speak isn't English, it's the closest I can come up with.
And while many in this city speak French, I can't speak a word of it. My accent is so atrocious people can't help but giggle when I try to be polite.
About Canada: Plastic money, cheezy fantasy authors, a chicken cannon.

 

[Akartoshi]

Ottawa, Canada.
While some would argue what I speak isn't English, it's the closest I can come up with.
And while many in this city speak French, I can't speak a word of it. My accent is so atrocious people can't help but giggle when I try to be polite.
About Canada: Plastic money, cheezy fantasy authors, a chicken cannon.

I've got plastic money too! Just no maple syrup

 

[thatOrion]

US, Texas.

I only speak Texan (aka English)

 

[Sgt. Kai]

Portland, Oregon.

 

[Jarren]

Wow, that sounds like a better version of Malaysia LOL. I thought americans had this whole taxation with representation thing though. Also, nice to meet a fellow motorcyclist furry

Not a motorcyclist. Motorist just applies to anyone operating a motor vehicle here. I can ride, but I prefer cars ( four wheels, a roll cage, three point harness, and airbags make me feel far safer than riding leathers and a helmet).
And yeah, we get taxed here too, just not as harshly and not on nearly as many things as in Mass.

 

[Akartoshi]

Not a motorcyclist. Motorist just applies to anyone operating a motor vehicle here. I can ride, but I prefer cars ( four wheels, a roll cage, three point harness, and airbags make me feel far safer than riding leathers and a helmet).
And yeah, we get taxed here too, just not as harshly and not on nearly as many things as in Mass.

D'aww. You and your rich brand new cars I don't have enough money to buy one ;(

I thought you arent allowed to tax harshly in the states cause of tax with representation

 

[Jarren]

D'aww. You and your rich brand new cars I don't have enough money to buy one ;(

I thought you arent allowed to tax harshly in the states cause of tax with representation

Well, here's the thing, we have representation so we can be taxed quite a bit (and, ideally, that aforementioned representation allows the people to voice their displeasure on the matter). The taxation without representation thing was only really relevant when we were colonies of England with no representation in Parliament. We were having taxes hiked to absurd levels at the time and had no say in the matter, so we rebelled. (A gross oversimplification, but it gets the point across). Also, the tax is only high compared to states like where I am. Compared to a lot of other places in the world, even our most punitive taxes are a cake walk. I just complain because in my state in used to not dealing with sales tax on goods or state income tax, both of which are things to be dealt with in most other states.

 

[Cloudyhue]

I live in the infinitely bland and stupid Texas, United States. I speak English but know a mishmash of a bunch of others.
Spanish
German
Japanese
All languages I know a lot of but not enough to be fluent.

 

[Taterbunny]

I'm in Florida, the heat is a killer here. D: But at least there are lizards everywhere, they're so cute. But the bugs... We have HUGE bugs here, and they're eeeeverywhere all the time, all year long.
I only know English, but I'll be studying German soon. My bf would like to get a job in Germany, so we very well may move there in the years to come. ^^ Even if not, it's always handy to know another language!

 

[Cybrid]

I'm in Florida, the heat is a killer here. D: But at least there are lizards everywhere, they're so cute. But the bugs... We have HUGE bugs here, and they're eeeeverywhere all the time, all year long.
I only know English, but I'll be studying German soon. My bf would like to get a job in Germany, so we very well may move there in the years to come. ^^ Even if not, it's always handy to know another language!

There's Tegu in Florida right? I have a distrust of lizards xD

 

[Deleted member 82554]

I'm somewhere between a rock and a hard place, but more often in the kitchen making a sandwich.

 

[Taterbunny]

There's Tegu in Florida right? I have a distrust of lizards xD

Not where I am, but there are some wild ones in south FL, I've heard. Same with iguanas. Here we just have tons of little skittish anoles.
Aww, but lizards are like the best things ever, haha. I love them so much. ^^

 

[Cybrid]

Not where I am, but there are some wild ones in south FL, I've heard. Same with iguanas. Here we just have tons of little skittish anoles.
Aww, but lizards are like the best things ever, haha. I love them so much. ^^

A lizard fell out of a tree and latched onto my hand when I was small xD

 

[Akartoshi]

Well, here's the thing, we have representation so we can be taxed quite a bit (and, ideally, that aforementioned representation allows the people to voice their displeasure on the matter). The taxation without representation thing was only really relevant when we were colonies of England with no representation in Parliament. We were having taxes hiked to absurd levels at the time and had no say in the matter, so we rebelled. (A gross oversimplification, but it gets the point across). Also, the tax is only high compared to states like where I am. Compared to a lot of other places in the world, even our most punitive taxes are a cake walk. I just complain because in my state in used to not dealing with sales tax on goods or state income tax, both of which are things to be dealt with in most other states.

Lol all I remember about learning in american politics was taxation with representation

I'm in Florida, the heat is a killer here. D: But at least there are lizards everywhere, they're so cute. But the bugs... We have HUGE bugs here, and they're eeeeverywhere all the time, all year long.
I only know English, but I'll be studying German soon. My bf would like to get a job in Germany, so we very well may move there in the years to come. ^^ Even if not, it's always handy to know another language!

No thanks. No NO way, I hate lizards ;_; I had a childhood incident where a lizard dropped a tail on me... and huge bugs too? D:

The heat seems promising though

 

[Akartoshi]

A lizard fell out of a tree and latched onto my hand when I was small xD

A lizard dropped its tail in my ear.... I hate them D:<

 

[Arcturus Maple]

I think lizards are cute! Especially geckos. I've seen the little buggers down in Mexico.

 

[Akartoshi]

I think lizards are cute! Especially geckos. I've seen the little buggers down in Mexico.

Eeek, no thanks

 

[Taterbunny]

A lizard fell out of a tree and latched onto my hand when I was small xD

Probably an anole, haha. They're skittish, but a bit aggressive if they're scared. They can't do a whole lot though. It's really rare they even break skin.

Lol all I remember about learning in american politics was taxation with representation

No thanks. No NO way, I hate lizards ;_; I had a childhood incident where a lizard dropped a tail on me... and huge bugs too? D:

The heat seems promising though

They do that sometimes. Some are quicker to drop than others. Lizards of my life though, I want to be a herpetologist someday. <3
But yeah, our bug here are massive and plentiful. I mean these things are everywhere, I hate them so much. Mosquitoes the size of damn quarters.
The heat can be nice in the winter time, when it's cool, but not freezing, and not sweltering. Most of the year is murder though. The heat it bad, but the high humidity makes it awful.

 

[Cybrid]

A lizard dropped its tail in my ear.... I hate them D:<

Oh wow that's gross xD How did that even happen?

Probably an anole, haha. They're skittish, but a bit aggressive if they're scared. They can't do a whole lot though. It's really rare they even break skin.

I believe it was an Anole. It was out of a tall tree I just happened to be walking under xD
But now I know what they're called...

 

[Akartoshi]

Probably an anole, haha. They're skittish, but a bit aggressive if they're scared. They can't do a whole lot though. It's really rare they even break skin.




They do that sometimes. Some are quicker to drop than others. Lizards of my life though, I want to be a herpetologist someday. <3
But yeah, our bug here are massive and plentiful. I mean these things are everywhere, I hate them so much. Mosquitoes the size of damn quarters.
The heat can be nice in the winter time, when it's cool, but not freezing, and not sweltering. Most of the year is murder though. The heat it bad, but the high humidity makes it awful.

Mosquitoes are enough to make me not want to go. Mosquitoes the size of quarters though... shit, I guess I'm never going to florida

Oh wow that's gross xD How did that even happen?



I believe it was an Anole. It was out of a tall tree I just happened to be walking under xD
But now I know what they're called...

I don't know, I was a kid, turned the lights on, scared a lizard and next thing I know there was something squishy and actualy moving in my ear. I was so traumatized as a kid lol

 

[Simo]

I live in Baltimore, Maryland and work right by Washington, DC.

Its very diverse here, great nightlife, lots of music and cultural stuff to do, crazy parties, art, and also, really, really hot and muggy in the summer.

 

[ACaracalFromWork]

Hi, their Florida man here. "the high humidity in Florida messes with poeples brains and makes them crazy"

 

[Akartoshi]

I live in Baltimore, Maryland and work right by Washington, DC.

Its very diverse here, great nightlife, lots of music and cultural stuff to do, crazy parties, art, and also, really, really hot and muggy in the summer.

Ey! I'm going to DC in August to work for the embassies there. I'm going to stay for a long time and I visited the other day to look for an apartment. Do you have any suggestions for what to do? Never really looked around. When I went there I remember the train breaking down LOL

 

[Simo]

Ey! I'm going to DC in August to work for the embassies there. I'm going to stay for a long time and I visited the other day to look for an apartment. Do you have any suggestions for what to do? Never really looked around. When I went there I remember the train breaking down LOL

Oh, wow! The embassy row area is such a beautiful part of the city, too! Ah, and those trains. Sadly, in America, mass transit and trains are something that get little funding, something which will probably get worse, I fear, in the coming years. But eventually, we may catch up with the rest of the world!!

On a happy note, sure, I can mention lots of things to do/see, depending on what ya like...I'll work on a list, and send a PM (private message), if that's best. Gotta put on my thinking cap, here, and think of some of the more fun major attractions, as well as the more off the beaten path ones : )

 

[Akartoshi]

Oh, wow! The embassy row area is such a beautiful part of the city, too! Ah, and those trains. Sadly, in America, mass transit and trains are something that get little funding, something which will probably get worse, I fear, in the coming years. But eventually, we may catch up with the rest of the world!!

On a happy note, sure, I can mention lots of things to do/see, depending on what ya like...I'll work on a list, and send a PM (private message), if that's best. Gotta put on my thinking cap, here, and think of some of the more fun major attractions, as well as the more off the beaten path ones : )

Cool! I really don't know what to do. I flew into regan airport, then I decided to try some traditional american food... but, everyone just told me like burgers and stuff. Apparently, America doesn't have it's own food? Lel.

One thing I have to say is that people are weirdly polite like I waited on the side of the road until the cars passed and they actually stopped for me. I was so confused but greatful lol.

Also, my first food experience was... bad. Food was great but got yelled at by staff because I didn't give them extra money or something? So I showed them the bill and that I paid the exact amount and they just started getting more angry, so I feigned a russian accent and got out of it. Like I was so confused. I have a lot to learn