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What's outside your window?

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I just looked out and noticed there are two toilets standing in the snow at the yard. Looks very Duchamp-ian! :D

I live in a city, and in this part of town, most houses are from the middle or end of the 19th century. Stone houses of 4-5 stores, built in square blocks with yards in the middle. From one side of the flat, I see the street and the houses at the opposite side. There's a French restaurant, an Italian delicatessen and a Veterinary ER. From the other side of the flat, I see the yard with 5-6 cm (2 inches) of snow on the ground, a sole bike and some wooden benches. There is also a small building in the middle of the yard, the roof is covered with snow, nicely lit up by some round lamps, surrounded by a few small trees and bushes. It's very quite since it's in the middle of the night here. (+1 GMT)

So what do you see from you windows? Just curious to know your surroundings.
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I have a pretty view of the whole neighborhood from my house atop the hill. I can see beautiful sunrises and sunsets from my room. I wish I could take a photo of it and scan it up, but the scanner is busted. I can see the spring and fall perfectly, all the trees different colors. I'm lucky :)
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Interesting topic

I live in a rowhouse built around the turn of the (last) century, and another building just across the way was built at the same time: they are big, red brick buildings, three stories high. Right now, I can look across the street into my neighbors apartment - he appears to be having dinner. (And, I can only assume, that he can see me as I type away!)

Also across the road are some low-income housing buildings built in the '80's. Small, cramped, all looking just alike.

If I switch round to the backside of my apartment, I have a much better view: downtown Minneapolis. It is quite beautiful. :) Maybe we should have a "post a photo out of your window" thread, like the "post your photo" thread? ;)

Only a bit of snow, but it is very cold. Maybe I'll make a fire ...
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Oh, that sounds great Shadow S. When I lived with my parents, I used to have a nice view of a forest and a lake, I really miss that.

@Monkie boy: Well, I would probably win the "most boring view" contest :rolleyes:
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Hey

DONT CALL ME MONKIE BOY!!! :mad: :rolleyes: :(
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I can't see out my window as the blinds are closed in order to keep people from spying on me late at night when I'm not wearing much. :p

If I had the bilnds open, I'd see a big palm tree, a half-finished brick fence(missing the actual fence part), some mostly dead grass on a mostly grassless yard, gravel on the other side of the "fence," the road, some cars parked across the streeet, some boring houses, and the boring Arid Zone A sky. But then, there ain't much to see in Coolidge, Arid Zone A. :rolleyes:

But since I can't see out my window, I don't see any of that. :D
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Originally posted by C Elegans
@Monkie boy: Well, I would probably win the "most boring view" contest :rolleyes:
Nah, I'd win the "most boring view" contest. :D
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looks out window.............

dog..........fire hydrant..........snow.........mountains.......... :cool:
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Re: Hey
Originally posted by der Moench
DONT CALL ME MONKIE BOY!!! :mad: :rolleyes: :(
Sorry, just a joke - I'll call you Moench or der Moench hereafter.
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Nothing too exciting. A small Japanese maple tree. Still bare, but it will be a brilliant red in a couple short months.
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Most boring - to judge we'd need to see the evidence. Here's my view from my desk. Out the office 'window' then across the heads of a host of RL@minions then (although you don't see it in the photo) to the actual outside window which is 100% green tree leaves, dappled in sun light shifting with the breeze. - Damn it now I've talked it up.
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Re: Re: Hey
Originally posted by C Elegans
Sorry, just a joke - I'll call you Moench or der Moench hereafter.
Thanks! :) Monk-man, Monkster, Monk-a-rama ... most nicknames are no problem, but that one has some connotations that are not very nice. Sorry for the CAPITAL LETTERS!! No offense taken.

Back on subject: my neighbor is done with dinner, and appears to be going through papers with his wife(?). I wonder if they are planning a vacation? Or preparing taxes? Homework?

Am I a peeping monk, now? :o ;)

'Night all! :cool:
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Re: Re: Re: Hey
Originally posted by der Moench

Thanks! :) Monk-man, Monkster, Monk-a-rama ... most nicknames are no problem, but that one has some connotations that are not very nice.
Good night, peeping Monkster :D Connotation? Either I'm too tired or I don't know enough English to see what connotations you are refering too. I'll avoid that particular nickname anyway.
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The missing pictures

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@Curdis: I don't think even the view from my job can compete with that - at least I've got a parking space, a red brick building, some trees and some sky to look at :D
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Hey
Originally posted by C Elegans


Good night, peeping Monkster :D Connotation? Either I'm too tired or I don't know enough English to see what connotations you are refering too. I'll avoid that particular nickname anyway.
Just because I find it funny, I'll explain show where the connotation comes in(that is, what connotation I know of it ;) ).

"Monkie Boy" sounds like "Monkey Boy"

Um...if you don't get it now, then perhaps one of the other animal lovers could explain it better. I don't want anyone to think I have any personal experience in this area. ;) :o
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hey
Originally posted by Sailor Saturn


"Monkie Boy" sounds like "Monkey Boy"

Um...if you don't get it now, then perhaps one of the other animal lovers could explain it better. I don't want anyone to think I have any personal experience in this area. ;) :o
Oh, so "Monkey boy" would be a person who is an "animal lover", not that I call that specific paraphilia (sexual perversion) "love".

Gee, I had no idea. :o
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In answer to your question, lots of Green :) Some trees, that is about it :D
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I can see a large and generally unused back yard.

Still hanging out for a pool, but my Dad is slowly going into his gardening phase.

Expect to see natural bush setting soon. Unless I persuade dad to get the pool. :D
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Re: Re: Re: Hey
Originally posted by der Moench


Back on subject: my neighbor is done with dinner, and appears to be going through papers with his wife(?). I wonder if they are planning a vacation? Or preparing taxes? Homework?

Am I a peeping monk, now? :o ;)
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