I assume he's mean to me because he likes me. He's going to be disappointed.
- BulliesPhan87

It's that damned '87'.

It's that damned '87'.
- tangent_man

I've considered making a new username, but I don't have the heart to break up with this one.

I've considered making a new username, but I don't have the heart to break up with this one.
- BulliesPhan87

Just ask EO (I think) to take the 87 off.

Just ask EO (I think) to take the 87 off.
- tangent_man

But then that dreadphul "Ph" would be all alone in it's awfulness

Things kinda slow in the home thread? You slumming or commiserating?
- tangent_man

Have you been in there? It's kind of self explanatory why i need to stray once in awhile.

This might come across as an ignorant question, but is it safe for Americans there?
- PLindbergh31

As safe as Berlin or Singapore or Rio... it's one of the great cities of the world.

As safe as Berlin or Singapore or Rio... it's one of the great cities of the world.
- Tomahawk

My friend has been all over the world and he says thats one of his top 3 favorites.

Have you been in there? It's kind of self explanatory why i need to stray once in awhile.
- canadianpenfan

It's because of me, isn't it?

EDIT: poop, meant to post this as Oneonta Penguin

My friend has been all over the world and he says thats one of his top 3 favorites.
- PhillySportsGuy

Probably because of this:
https://www.facebook.com/...ls.Gorgeous/photos_stream

This might come across as an ignorant question, but is it safe for Americans there?
- PLindbergh31

It's not ignorant at all. Unfortunately it's a very valid question. I can't answer, but I will say I met quite a few "Canadians" that after a few beer weren't actually Canadians.

And it wasn't because they fell off their stool.

As safe as Berlin or Singapore or Rio... it's one of the great cities of the world.
- Tomahawk

When I think Turkey, I think Middle East.... It is part of Europe though. I have heard it's a fun place to visit.

It's because of me, isn't it?

EDIT: poop, meant to post this as Oneonta Penguin
- BulliesPhan87

When you're one of the ones that makes the most sense there's a problem.

Probably because of this:
https://www.facebook.com/...ls.Gorgeous/photos_stream


- Tomahawk

I think a page like that would intimidate him

All kidding aside, Instabul is supposedly pretty freakin fun. The average person is under 30, the economy is booming, the food is great, and there are a ton of clubs and bars.
- Tomahawk

Their minimum wage is 2.20$/hr or 353$ a month (774 TL).

When I think Turkey, I think Middle East.... It is part of Europe though. I have heard it's a fun place to visit.
- PLindbergh31

Ottoman, Roman/Byzantine, Persian, Greek... it's the original melting pot.

Have you been in there? It's kind of self explanatory why i need to stray once in awhile.
- canadianpenfan

Caught a page or two of the 'throwing in the towel' crap yesterday.. That was enough.

Their minimum wage is 2.20$/hr or 353$ a month (774 TL).
- Flyersgod

Wouldn't that be relative to the cost of living?

When you're one of the ones that makes the most sense there's a problem.
- canadianpenfan

Someday I will break OP's spirit

then he will have my permission to log out

Things kinda slow in the home thread? You slumming or commiserating?
- tangent_man

He's a mod.

He's a mod.
- bodiva88

I'm aware, thanks. Where has your sense of humor gone?

He's a mod.
- bodiva88

please don't boost his ego

If the Flyers dismantle the Leafs, I'll be a lot happier. Im so right now

Ottoman, Roman/Byzantine, Persian, Greek... it's the original melting pot.
- Tomahawk

I was in Antalya too, which is more of a resort city but it really is a great country. I enjoy culture shock though, it's not for everyone. Just don't hop in a car and go too far east. Actually, probably best to avoid cars all together.

I will say this though, if people dropping in the street to pray at the sound of a bell 10 times a day freaks you out you might want to avoid that part of the world.

If the Flyers dismantle the Leafs, I'll be a lot happier. Im so right now
- PhillySportsGuy

Don't worry...party night's coming.

Wouldn't that be relative to the cost of living?
- PLindbergh31

Yes. It's hard to beat relativity for relevance. The IMF still considers it an emerging market economy, but the U.S. considers it a developed nation. So growing industrialized country. About 17% of the population lives below the poverty line, compared with about 15% for the United States.

It is having political growing pains. But I have a friend who was there late last year for a vacation and they loved it. Of course, they are Russian and there are a lot of Russian speaking vendors/businesses there because of its proximity to Russia, so they had an easy time navigating the culture. But I think there are quite a few English speaking vendors/businesses as well because of lots of British tourism.