The Off Topic Topic

[Valmy]

Ok almost show time!

[Barrister]

Ok almost show time!

[Eddie Teach]

Not too late. 

Once a Texan always a Texan. Hell, I only lived there for two years and I'm still a goddamned Texan.

I lived there a year and am most certainly not.

[Grey Fox]

Woo!

My thing is to have a kid exactly a year after BBs latest. So far, everything is on schedule.

[Eddie Teach]

Woo!

My thing is to have a kid exactly a year after BBs latest. So far, everything is on schedule.

So when you gonna make an honest woman out of their mother? 

[Ed Anger]

Seedy's escalation in Wargame counter avatars has caused me to escalate further.

[Admiral Yi]

Well let me know if your new kid looks like this:

Damn, that little dude has a hell of a melon.

Condolences to Transport Chick.

[Barrister]

Well let me know if your new kid looks like this:

Damn, that little dude has a hell of a melon.

Condolences to Transport Chick.

I think it's just the angle.  It's big, but not that big.

[CountDeMoney]

Seedy's escalation in Wargame counter avatars has caused me to escalate further.

I've got more. 

[Ed Anger]

Don't make me break out the Italian brothel counter.

[Eddie Teach]

I saw that Guller. 

[DGuller]

I saw that Guller. 

[Razgovory]

Dammit, I keep getting a crash to bluescreen.  Something wrong with my PC, I'm not sure what.

Bluescreen = usually hardware

Reformatted my hard drive.  Don't get it anymore, but I seem to have other problems.  Google doesn't want to work and Vista isn't letting me download the windows updates.  I downloaded many to begin with, but it failed to install them.  Now when I try again, it won't redownload them or try to install them again.

[Sheilbh]

Has anyone been to Bolivia? I'm going to be in Lima for work in a couple months, and am thinking of heading over for the weekend, plus a couple days. I'm worried it isn't safe (the travel warnings seem stronger, and I'm getting more advice than normal about not going). If I went I'd fly into La Paz, and head down to Potasi. My preference would be to rent a car. I don't speak Spanish and would be by myself, but have travel quite a bit in South America.

I don't know about the driving from my understanding the most dangerous thing in Bolivia's the roads

I've never been but have a few friends who have and they all enjoyed it.

My impression is - and I could be wrong - that the State Department put out a lot more travel warnings than most other foreign ministries.  Here's a summary of UK travel advice for Bolivia:

TRAVEL SUMMARY
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Following road disruption due to the closure of the bus terminal in Oruro, the terminal is now open again and travel by road to and from Oruro has resumed.  There are currently no restrictions on bus departures from La Paz, Cochabamba and Oruro.

Social conflict is common in Bolivia and blockades may occur along the main roads without notice. Public transport can also be disrupted at very short notice and strikes may result in widespread road blockades including on roads to and from airports. Due to the risk of violence, you should never try to cross a blockade. See Safety and Security - Local Travel.

There is a risk of 'express kidnappings'. Exercise caution when arriving in, and travelling around, Bolivia and be aware of the general risks of crime for visitors. Use a registered taxi firm if a taxi is required. See Safety and Security - Crime.


There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

You should carry a photocopy of your passport (including the entry stamp and disembarkation card) with you at all times in case it is requested by immigration officials or the police.

Parts of Bolivia, including La Paz are at high altitude. See this  factsheet for information on how to reduce the risk of altitude sickness and what to do if you develop symptoms.

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

They've got no restrictions on travel advice - ie. not 'avoid all but essential' etc.

[The Brain]

A sad group of Swedish Fidel-fellators was waving banners and giving speeches today in Stockholm.