Couple of things here:

[Lynnie]

Iceland basically Bankrupt: Good time to travel there~~~~~ and, could this happen to other nations?

Countries rich in oil going bankrupt? Calling for IMF? Strange times, indeed.

I still find it interesting that during this odd economy, the dollar is strengthening - good time to exchange currencies and travel, which one would hope to help spur economies.


And, this has been brought to my attention a couple of times:
I previously dismissed this a conspiracy theory, etc.

The Amero - one guy who was on the air waves was yanked off by the FCC. There was a you tube circulating with him talking about the US being bankrupt by Feb 2009 - well, we made it past that. He goes on to discuss this Amero, the new N. American currency easily traded between MX, US and CA. Last I checked, MX is in Central America, not N. America.

And, the Super Highway, which I was informed last night, is already under construction beginning in TX and supposed to run parallel to I-35 and shoot up to Winnepeg? Teamsters are upset, but was told that we can't stop this from happening?


Are y'all hearing this, too?

 

[hnooe]

Iceland--for YOU ??...sorry, judging from your birthday wish list thread, you need to stick with hot, sexy, tropical places with a wealth of rich, eligible batchelors...this is assuming, of course, that your not currently married..but you know what they say about "assume"

 

[30ashopper]

I was thinking the same thing about Iceland, if you've ever wanted to see the arora borealis, Iceland would be the place to go. Just pack warm clothing and try and avoid the political riots. ;-)

 

[FloridaBuckeye]

The Amero - one guy who was on the air waves was yanked off by the FCC. There was a you tube circulating with him talking about the US being bankrupt by Feb 2009 - well, we made it past that. He goes on to discuss this Amero, the new N. American currency easily traded between MX, US and CA. Last I checked, MX is in Central America, not N. America.

Mexico is actually part of North America. If you remember, NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) is for the countries of USA, Canada, and Mexico.

From what I understand, Central America is actually considered under North America.

Iceland basically Bankrupt: Good time to travel there~~~~~ and, could this happen to other nations?

Countries rich in oil going bankrupt? Calling for IMF? Strange times, indeed.

I still find it interesting that during this odd economy, the dollar is strengthening - good time to exchange currencies and travel, which one would hope to help spur economies.


And, this has been brought to my attention a couple of times:
I previously dismissed this a conspiracy theory, etc.

The Amero - one guy who was on the air waves was yanked off by the FCC. There was a you tube circulating with him talking about the US being bankrupt by Feb 2009 - well, we made it past that. He goes on to discuss this Amero, the new N. American currency easily traded between MX, US and CA. Last I checked, MX is in Central America, not N. America.

And, the Super Highway, which I was informed last night, is already under construction beginning in TX and supposed to run parallel to I-35 and shoot up to Winnepeg? Teamsters are upset, but was told that we can't stop this from happening?


Are y'all hearing this, too?

 

[Will B]

Russian foreign policy expert and former KGB analyst Igor Panarin has said that America is going to collapse in 2010 and divide into 6 separate unions. Additionally, Alaska will revert back to Russia...

"He predicts that economic, financial and demographic trends will provoke a political and social crisis in the U.S. When the going gets tough, he says, wealthier states will withhold funds from the federal government and effectively secede from the union. Social unrest up to and including a civil war will follow. The U.S. will then split along ethnic lines, and foreign powers will move in.

"California will form the nucleus of what he calls "The Californian Republic," and will be part of China or under Chinese influence. Texas will be the heart of "The Texas Republic," a cluster of states that will go to Mexico or fall under Mexican influence. Washington, D.C., and New York will be part of an "Atlantic America" that may join the European Union. Canada will grab a group of Northern states Prof. Panarin calls "The Central North American Republic." Hawaii, he suggests, will be a protectorate of Japan or China, and Alaska will be subsumed into Russia."

Full WSJ article here...As if Things Weren't Bad Enough, Russian Professor Predicts End of U.S. - WSJ.com

Looks like I should start saving Pesos and start brushing up on my Spanglish! :funn:

 

[ricklys]

Can anyone say "Twilight Zone"?

 

[Lynnie]

Can anyone say "Twilight Zone"?

Is that a sloth?

 

[ricklys]

Yes it is, in Costa Rica. My husband took the picture through the lense of a telescope. I love the "smile" on his face.

 

[beachmouse]

Iceland in the summer or shoulder seasons would be an awesome trip if you like outdoor adventures. Beautiful countryside to explore by foot or vehicle, hot springs, cliffs, volcanoes- pretty much all kinds of cool.

 

[Lynnie]

Iceland--for YOU ??...sorry, judging from your birthday wish list thread, you need to stick with hot, sexy, tropical places with a wealth of rich, eligible batchelors...this is assuming, of course, that your not currently married..but you know what they say about "assume"

Nhooe - we are Iceland and evidently Arctic Circle bound - sometime this summer. Maybe Greenland, too.

I was thinking the same thing about Iceland, if you've ever wanted to see the arora borealis, Iceland would be the place to go. Just pack warm clothing and try and avoid the political riots. ;-)

Are they having riots? I know Scandinavia just dropped $2.5B to Iceland and they are projecting to be in recovery by 2010.......now is the time to go. Typically a very expensive country, quite affordable now.

Yes it is, in Costa Rica. My husband took the picture through the lense of a telescope. I love the "smile" on his face.

Love the two toed sloth. Spent a lot of time in Costa Rica and love it - how about the Howler Monkeys? Aren't they great, too??

Iceland in the summer or shoulder seasons would be an awesome trip if you like outdoor adventures. Beautiful countryside to explore by foot or vehicle, hot springs, cliffs, volcanoes- pretty much all kinds of cool.

Beachmouse, have you gone to Iceland? If so, please let me know whatever info. you have - that is always greatly appreciated!

;-) Y'all have a great Monday!!