tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post5524758250585229601..comments2023-10-28T10:50:43.449-04:00Comments on Crankster: I Wanna Go to Kazakhstan!Cranksterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02963261408896541210noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-40105461062788324262007-02-26T12:35:00.000-05:002007-02-26T12:35:00.000-05:00Bee-I guess language would be a little problem. S...Bee-<BR/>I guess language would be a little problem. Still, a glowing spherical building is tempting...Cranksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963261408896541210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-55819420870868013442007-02-25T08:15:00.000-05:002007-02-25T08:15:00.000-05:00thanks but i'll stay here. i can pronounce george ...thanks but i'll stay here. i can pronounce george bush....<BR/><BR/>smiles, beeEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-72795461107716615102007-02-20T22:07:00.000-05:002007-02-20T22:07:00.000-05:00Puss-I have to admit that most British cuisine at ...Puss-<BR/>I have to admit that most British cuisine at least <I>looks</I> good. Stargazey pie, though, looks like a coral reef crossed with an infection.Cranksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963261408896541210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-70197026282240763082007-02-19T05:17:00.000-05:002007-02-19T05:17:00.000-05:00You have insulted my local cuisine. You must reali...You have insulted my local cuisine. You must realise, to a feline such as myself, Stargazey Pie represents, bliss, utter bliss...<BR/><BR/>(Actually, it is foul - you take one look and think 'you want me to eat that shit?!')<BR/><BR/>PussGlamourpusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450175254756849062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-84542957180762865272007-02-18T20:25:00.000-05:002007-02-18T20:25:00.000-05:00Glamourpuss-Thanks?That's the most revolting thing...Glamourpuss-<BR/>Thanks?<BR/><BR/>That's the most revolting thing I've ever seen. I won't tell you exactly what it makes me think of, but here's a hint: <BR/><BR/>candiru.Cranksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963261408896541210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-64876028648125294092007-02-17T20:20:00.000-05:002007-02-17T20:20:00.000-05:00Here you go: Stargazey PieHere you go: <A HREF="http://www.greatbritishkitchen.co.uk/eh_pie.htm" REL="nofollow">Stargazey Pie</A>Glamourpusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450175254756849062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-34888977525877827412007-02-15T23:45:00.000-05:002007-02-15T23:45:00.000-05:00Puss-Stargazey pie? Do tell!Hearts-Isn't it wild?...Puss-<BR/>Stargazey pie? Do tell!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hearts-<BR/>Isn't it wild? It's like they've crossed Soviet-era architecture with Sci-fi!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Lee-<BR/>I think they might be staying inside because it's so damn cold. This also might be why the air is so clear in the pictures.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Spellbound-<BR/>Yet another reason to go!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Wanderinggirl-<BR/>Thanks for the tip! Cranksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963261408896541210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-73213718622587308162007-02-15T17:53:00.000-05:002007-02-15T17:53:00.000-05:00You should write travel brochures.You should write travel brochures.Lexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916250495361008108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-6782449968389276192007-02-15T12:19:00.000-05:002007-02-15T12:19:00.000-05:00Those are some damn cool buildings! I like the o...Those are some damn cool buildings! I like the old car in front of big yellow too.Claudia https://www.blogger.com/profile/05894575151531616407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-1057797141603105042007-02-15T11:24:00.000-05:002007-02-15T11:24:00.000-05:00I'm there, if you ever put together a guided tour ...I'm there, if you ever put together a guided tour with a big bus.<BR/><BR/>Welcome back, by the way. It's good to have you blogging again.The Geezershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12132213545989946724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-46117566575484599892007-02-15T10:53:00.000-05:002007-02-15T10:53:00.000-05:00Kazakhstan - its just fun to say :-)hi cranky - I'...Kazakhstan - its just fun to say :-)<BR/><BR/>hi cranky - I'm a lurker coming out of lurking status to say<BR/><BR/>if you ever go there - I hope you have a weak sence of smell. A friend of mine went there to teach english in a school for a summer and that was one thing that she noted - it has a VERY strong smell.<BR/><BR/>So strong that at the airport as she arrived home, her dad (a normally Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-79305296262587151292007-02-15T09:25:00.000-05:002007-02-15T09:25:00.000-05:00WowSeriously nice art deco architecture in colors ...Wow<BR/>Seriously nice art deco architecture in colors loud enough to need their own licence. Thats the strange thing about Dictators they are all about Lavish buildings, (Saddam had a gold toilet didnt he?) The Oil & Gas buildings is reminiscent of a building that we seen in Prague when taking a taxi ride near the jewish quarter- Ahh Happy days.. Anyway half the reason why you want to go there Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307596339529823805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-82182201134580926482007-02-15T02:57:00.000-05:002007-02-15T02:57:00.000-05:00I love the CIS countries. Especially central asia ...I love the CIS countries. Especially central asia is beautiful! Not sure if I will ever be able to visit them, but good luck to you.ramohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249476393301518891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-7826941423868237412007-02-14T19:22:00.000-05:002007-02-14T19:22:00.000-05:00A friend is a foreign service agent and just spent...A friend is a foreign service agent and just spent 2 years in the US Embassy in Kazakhstan. Go read her blog for lots of cool stories, and amazing photography...<BR/>http://annesblog.livejournal.com<BR/><BR/>Her husband is an amazing photographer, and they spent a lot of time traveling around the area. Very, very coolWanderingGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528171136201888492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-21453172162075950982007-02-14T19:11:00.000-05:002007-02-14T19:11:00.000-05:00I judged a Kazakhstan team at Odyssey of the Mind ...I judged a Kazakhstan team at Odyssey of the Mind in Boulder,CO a few years ago. Their costumes were made of pure silk and we were in a quandry as to how to allow for the cost limit of $135 to solve the entire problem. The costumes were as beautiful and colorful as the buildings in the pictures and they put a $5 each value on them. I'm thinking I don't want to live there, but a shopping trip...Spellboundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509472793661588823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-66206303845467581712007-02-14T18:42:00.000-05:002007-02-14T18:42:00.000-05:00Ummm....where are the people? Is this from Star T...Ummm....where are the people? Is this from Star Trek?Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14915252268400469774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-79253008248478866452007-02-14T17:39:00.000-05:002007-02-14T17:39:00.000-05:00Wow! I had no idea. I remember when the Soviet U...Wow! I had no idea. I remember when the Soviet Union broke up, Belaris wanted back in almost immediately. I hope they made it on their own, and that they also have some innovative architecture going on.<BR/><BR/>I especially like the L'Arc de Triumph-like building.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-91400003938576297462007-02-14T17:30:00.000-05:002007-02-14T17:30:00.000-05:00Touché.We also have a Dome.It was the beginning of...Touché.<BR/><BR/>We also have a Dome.<BR/><BR/>It was the beginning of the end.<BR/><BR/>Puss<BR/>PS. Ever tried Stargazey Pie?Glamourpusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450175254756849062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-77996037044778137952007-02-14T17:07:00.000-05:002007-02-14T17:07:00.000-05:00Puss-Having eaten haggis, black and white puddings...Puss-<BR/>Having eaten haggis, black and white puddings, steak and kidney pie, marmite, and a few other treats, I'm eager to try something new. <BR/><BR/>Although some of the blood dishes are a little off-putting!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Matt-<BR/>Maybe the secret police do that?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Misanthropster-<BR/>Not to mention the one that sings you the anthem when you touch the handprint!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Cranksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963261408896541210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-22826090793504169062007-02-14T15:26:00.000-05:002007-02-14T15:26:00.000-05:00-40 degrees does not phase this Northern Minnesota...-40 degrees does not phase this Northern Minnesotan.<BR/><BR/>You've convinced me. I'm heading to Travelocity.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-82326633663136411192007-02-14T12:40:00.000-05:002007-02-14T12:40:00.000-05:00Very cool architecture.Very cool architecture.Pickled Oliveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327480619332102067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-66549585839201853972007-02-14T12:00:00.000-05:002007-02-14T12:00:00.000-05:00I'm stopping by all my favorite friend's blogs to ...I'm stopping by all my favorite friend's blogs to wish them Happy Valentines Day... or whatever. <BR/><BR/>And no it is not because I haven't a real person to say it to.<BR/><BR/>Okay maybe it is.<BR/><BR/>:-)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246122385089432928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-67837223370716039082007-02-14T11:44:00.000-05:002007-02-14T11:44:00.000-05:00I think we should definitely go.I need to visit th...I think we should definitely go.<BR/><BR/>I need to visit the big yeller building n' shit.misanthropsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262001362153532070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-51066677482601287082007-02-14T11:33:00.000-05:002007-02-14T11:33:00.000-05:00So they're constructing a dome b/c this "Earth" en...So they're constructing a dome b/c this "Earth" environment just isn't cutting it for humans.... Hmmmmm. I wonder if there's a velvet rope and bouncer at the door.M@https://www.blogger.com/profile/11907796642043083093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33571361.post-58286313837351688972007-02-14T09:02:00.000-05:002007-02-14T09:02:00.000-05:00I'd check out the local cuisine before you get too...I'd check out the local cuisine before you get too excited and book your flight...<BR/><BR/>PussGlamourpusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450175254756849062noreply@blogger.com