jims cafe tuesday october 12th

[Winslow]

@1964dodge
To answer your questions

1. If you could be the opposite sex for 1 week would you do it?
No, because I had/have enough emotions with the gender I was born with. Even if I was the opposite gender for just one week, those emotions would still linger afterwards. So, no, I pass. The less emotions, the better.


2. If you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?
At one point, I wished I could go back, because I could have prevented the tragedy of the closest friend I ever had. But then I realize that if that tragedy had been averted, then my life would be much different than what I have now, because I would not have relocated to this different city, and I would not have the gift I have now, and what a great gift it is!! From bad luck can come good luck. I believe that's what happened to me.



3. If aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
The only part I do not like is to live forever. Although I want to stay alive as long as I can, but no, not immortality. I don't like the zoo part either, but I certainly like the part about meeting aliens.



4. Do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery?
I had better say that a car is a beautiful work of art, because I know Mike is reading this. lol



5. If you had the choice to go into space in a generational ship would you go?
Yes, but it has to be with the guarantee that I can meet aliens.

 

[Astrid78]

Good morning @1964dodge thanks for tag and great cafe!
1. Oh hell yes!
2. No. My 13yr old self never did listen so it would be pointless.
3. No. Just kill me now, get it over with.
4. Yes, old vehicles are works of art, safer too if you ask me.
5. Nope. I dont even fly on airplanes.
Not sure how you'll feel about this @1964dodge but I've always driven Fords, for all the crap the company gets, a Ford has never let me down, drove everyone I had into the ground. One time I went to get my brakes fixed and the mechanic was impressed I'd worn the pads down to nothing, he hung it up in his shop.

 

[Auri]

Hi @1964dodge , thank you for opening and tagging me. Awesome Café!

1. if you could be the opposite sex for 1 week would you do it?

Of course! I'm mostly interested in how differently I would be treated by people. But I need the absolute guarantee that it's only for a week. lol

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

The temptation is big, but I'm afraid of the butterfly effect. I have too much to be grateful for.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

Huh? What's the benefit in eternal life in a literal prison? :P Also, no reason for me to decide what happens to my clone, it's her choice, but I wouldn't recommend it to her. :P

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

Everything is art to me, old or modern. I suppose older things often have a certain vintage charm and benefit from their rarity. Some old cars look very cute to me, others are nothing special. ^^

5. if you had the choice to go into space in a generational ship would you go.

Nah. ^^

 

[FlamingoWrangler]

@Starry Starry Night @Dante @ClassicsFan @BlueGreen @Holding my breath @Bradamante @Harrow @Champagne @cymbele @RCee

the first one to bring coffee gets an extra hug

mike

@Lane gets the extra hugs, but I brought more coffee anyway! 😁
Enjoy!

 

[kat319]

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?

answer: Yes.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

answer : No, I probably wouldn't make it to 14.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

answer : No way!

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

answer : If they're in great condition, they're masterpieces!

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.

answer : With how many passengers?

 

[Kiwi2016]

Thanks for opening and the tag @1964dodge !!!

So to the questions....

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?
Could be interesting but not sure if would really have any lasting impact if that makes any sense....

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?.
No I don't think so as would take all the mystery of this journey of life....

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
No...couldn't stand being on display and in a cage

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.
As a former museum person....love all things "old" especially cars as they had so much more character than the cloned versions of today which just seem to have different logos but all look the same...despite being essentially a green tank still miss my 1969 Chrysler...

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.
Yes in a heartbeat....

Tagging @Bergerac @Aj q8 @Shadowlands @Kira @Sassy the Wonderful Cat @Nick @JMG @mpk @foreverforgotten @Innocent Forever @nobodyknows71 @Citizen Insane

Wishing all a great Tuesday...

 

[Brit]

1. if you could be the opposite sex for 1 week would you do it?
No, I enjoy being a woman.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?.
Well, if that happened I would evolve differently so I wouldn't be me exactly, would I? - hmmm, not sure if that matters though - life is meant to be mysterious and unpredictable, isn't it? Oh, my brain hurts ....

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
Heaven's, NO! I was an angsty bonkers teenager, NO WAY am I going back there. Don't even get me started on Zoos (my 13-year old self was already a budding animal rights advocate ). As for living forever, nooooo way! - And it's not sustainable, sooner or later the immortals would outgrow their world and fall off the planet and float around for the rest of eternity, very much alive!

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery?
I couldn't be more disinterested in cars, the only thing I notice is the colour. So, if I ever witness a crime involving a getaway car, I should be able to tell the authorities what colour it was - PROBABLY!
Unless it's a 1964 Dodge, of course - thanks, Mike

5. if you had the choice to go into space in a generational ship would you go.
Well, by the time we reached anywhere worth seeing I would have lived out the rest of my life (in a space ship) and died! Might be OK for the next generation I suppose, but not me. I'll take my chances here on earth

 

[RCee]

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?

Sounds like the book commitment hour




2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

Nahh my 13 year old self for sure would catch the bus. Best just to not know who knows things could change

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

Hahahahahahahahaha your asking me do I want a slave clone of myself ….lol I would have to say a hard NO to that one

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

Beautiful except when you have an old truck with no power steering…than bye bye it’s just to look at

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.

Nahh

mike[/QUOTE]

 

[RCee]

Good morning. I brought some danish and coffee, everyone's goodies looks so good, mmm, mmm mmm. Thanks Mike for opening and the tag.

Now for questions
1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?

Yup, and have lots of fun trying out my new gear, 😉

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

oh no, wouldn't want to freak her out.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

Nope, I don't want to be watched in a zoo like a trapped animal by another species.


4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

No, they're historic, should be preserved


5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.


Sure, why not. View attachment 48299

‘Trying out my new gear” 😂 😂

 

[SillyOldBear]

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?

answer: definitely. Would like to know what it feels like to be a man.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

answer : nope, because 13 year olds never listen to anyone.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

answer : no way. Don't wanna be 13 again, or be an exhibit in a zoo.

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

answer : some are, some suck.

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.
if they could make me healthy again, and I could take some of my teddy bears.

 

[Saint Rita]

Thanks for inviting me here!

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?
No.


2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?
Yes, definitely!


3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
No.


4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.
Some 50 years old cars look beautiful and some look like trash.


5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.
Sure!

 

[JMG]

Tysm for the tags @1964dodge & @Kiwi2016 Cool & fun cafe for today too Mike, love it My answers to the q's.

1. if you could be the opposite sex for 1 week would you do it?
Yes, a thousand times yes, I am VERY curious about what it's like to be a guy lol :p

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?.
Oh god, I'd hardly know where to begin really. I guess some of the main things I'd want to say are:
- Make damn sure to appreciate your uncle while he is in your life. When he's gone it will be sudden, you'll have no idea where he is and at least until you are 37 years old (maybe for the rest of my life, don't really know at this point...) it will continue to be a question in your mind and also you'll have zero luck finding anyone else to have synergetic conversation with.
- The strength you will somehow find in yourself will be nothing short of a miracle but also bring an infinite level of pride that you can't even imagine.
- In about 1.5 years (aka when you're approx. 14.5 years old) you will have the biggest relief you could ever imagine because you will never have to live with your pure evil stepmother again. Never doubt that you are awesome, worthy, incredible, inspiring and very strong.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
No, I wouldn't want the limitations of being stuck living in a damn zoo. Unless it was a really nice one where I had some privacy and could also have whatever visitors I wanted whenever I wanted. Ya, if there were basically no restrictions except "to stay in the zoo" then ok maybe I'd consider it, otherwise heck no.

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery?
Ones that have been kept in mint, or near mint condition are great. I suppose even the rusty junk buckets can still have their appeal though, I like the style of the cars from the 50's and 60's. 70's and 80's ones look kinda boring, odd and depressing a lot of the time though lol.

5. if you had the choice to go into space in a generational ship would you go?
No, prefer to stay on the planet I've always known thanks lol. Great questions though these were a lot of fun to answer
Hope you and everyone else are well and that you have a great day!

 

[Livelife]

Thank you for the tag Mike. Fun questions....
1. I would enjoy it for just the 7 days...I'd get to design the body and brain though. And age.
2. I'd only go back and talk to the 13 year old me if by doing so it allowed for other choices/possibilities/decisions to be made or avoided. I would probably appreciate having the time taken at that age to give me direction.
3. If the zoo was as large as the planet. In other words, no. I won't go to zoos, haven't been to one in decades and almost can't think of anything worse than to be contained. And I have no desire to be perfect or immortal.
4. I love older cars and trucks, prior to the early 70's. definitely ART....
Packards, Model T's, trucks from the 50's,1930's Cadillacs, my 1972 candy apple red roadrunner, 1960's Volkswagen vans and beetles. Early 60's corvettes. Early years RollsRoyce.
We have an ART CAR PARADE here in Houston annually for about 30 years, it's amazing and fairly well known...If I knew how to post pictures here, I would share some.
5. How large is the ship and what would be my job? A month in space would be enough.

 

[cymbele]

@1964dodge Have I some beauties for you! I went with some friends a car museum in the white mountains; perhaps you have been there. Thought you would like some pictures of REALLY neat cars:



There is one wheel in front; It is called "The Robin" I don't remember how old it was.

You would probably like this one:


And another


You could do a road trip from the area where you live.

Happy driving.

PS My favorite was a Real 1940's fire truck.

I am sort of a gear head myself but everyone should like these well restored cars

 

[Dante]

i haven't opened the cafe in a while so i guess it's my turn again.

questions :

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?

answer: yes and i would make sure i had sex during that week. i think if humans could do that it would make them better lovers.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

answer : no because anything i change, even though things would be much better i'd probably lose my wife and kids.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

answer : if it had good food and women yes

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

answer : i think a lot of cars especially in the 50s and 60s are beautiful works of art, hideous as some may be lol

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.

answer : sign me up lol.

mike

Hey @1964dodge thanks for the cafe, looks interesting.

1. if you could be the opposite sex for 1 week would you do it?
Only if no one would recognise me, then yea, why not, I would have fun with it.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?
No, I would go back with a plan and itinerary, things he must do and avoid doing split into envelopes which he must open at the appointed times.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
OH HALL NO! Living in a zoo forever sounds like hell, living in a zoo forever as a 13 year old kid? That's just overkill...

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.
It depends on if they have been well looked after really.

5. if you had the choice to go into space in a generational ship would you go.
If you had asked me this before, I may have said yes, but thats when I didnt see a future for myself here on Earth, I now very much do, I am only a couple of steps away from having the life I have been dreaming about (and a few extras I didnt dare dream) I would be crazy to give that up.

 

[KM76710]

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?

Definitely. It would be interesting and a learning experience.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

No, let it be a learning experience, plus me as a 13 YO would probably never listen to my old fart self. LOL

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

Not me. Life free or die like the New Hampshire motto.

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

Love 'em, especially the muscle cars that I wish I had some of.

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.

Absolutely. I would get a kick out of being Lazarus Long from the Heinlein story Methuselah's Children on that ship.

 

[1964dodge]

Thank you for the tag Mike. Fun questions....
1. I would enjoy it for just the 7 days...I'd get to design the body and brain though. And age.
2. I'd only go back and talk to the 13 year old me if by doing so it allowed for other choices/possibilities/decisions to be made or avoided. I would probably appreciate having the time taken at that age to give me direction.
3. If the zoo was as large as the planet. In other words, no. I won't go to zoos, haven't been to one in decades and almost can't think of anything worse than to be contained. And I have no desire to be perfect or immortal.
4. I love older cars and trucks, prior to the early 70's. definitely ART....
Packards, Model T's, trucks from the 50's,1930's Cadillacs, my 1972 candy apple red roadrunner, 1960's Volkswagen vans and beetles. Early 60's corvettes. Early years RollsRoyce.
We have an ART CAR PARADE here in Houston annually for about 30 years, it's amazing and fairly well known...If I knew how to post pictures here, I would share some.
5. How large is the ship and what would be my job? A month in space would be enough.

you tugged at my heart with the 72 roadrunner, it's no secret that i'm a mopar nut. roadrunners were great cheaper muscle cars of the era. do you remember what size engine? 318/340/383/ or 440?

mike...

 

[Baywasp]

Thanks for the tag @1964dodge

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?
Not sure exactly what that means in my case, especially with how long I've been transitioning. I would jump at the chance to have a traditionally male body. But the problem is I doubt I'd want to go back after the week is up.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?
I would be tempted to teach my younger self about the existence of trans men and try and convince myself to drop hints that I would be interested in transitioning so it wouldn't have come so out of the blue for my parents. But I'm honestly still not sure if my parents would believe me even with that since I hadn't been insisting I was a boy since age 3 or whatever. And despite all the bad stuff that has happened, I don't know how much I'd like to change anyway.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
I don't think so. Sounds kinda weird to me.

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.
Old cars can be really cool. I think it depends on how well they've been taken care of too.

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.
I don't think I would.

 

[Road to Nowhere]

1. if you could be the opposit sex for 1 week would you do it?

See and experience life from a women's perspective sure why not.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?

Go back in time and give my younger self Grays sports almanac hell yeah!


3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?

No thanks unless I'm a vampire wouldn't want to live forever.

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.

Pieces of art and a national treasure.

5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.

"Beam me up, Scottie."

 

[MosesY]

Thanks for opening the cafe and the tag @1964dodge

1. if you could be the opposite sex for 1 week would you do it?
For one week yes. I think it would be a little frustrating having to work that hard for an orgasm but it would be interesting. If I could be turned into someone that looks very similar to Sigourney Weaver. I would take a week of vacation and spend the first day exploring my body then the rest of the week playing mind games on men. There is an episode of "Farscape" where they all switch bodies and John Crichton (Ben Browder) finds himself in Aeryn Sun's (Claudia Black) body. One of the funniest episodes they ever did.

2. if you could go back in time and tell your 13 yo self things about your future would you?
I wish I could change my life, no doubt about that, I would work a lot harder, buy $100 worth of Microsoft stock when it comes out, and I would care more about other people.

3. if aliens told you that they could clone you so you'll be 13 again and perfect and all you would have to do is live in a zoo on their planet, but you'd live forever, would you do it?
No way.

4. do you think of cars and trucks 50 years old or more a beautiful works of art or some old piece of junk that should be put out of its misery.
My car is about 50 years old, (2003) while it is not the style I like it is a great car. A car I would like to have is the 1968 GTO, electric blue, all the chrome polished up, yes a work of art.




5. if you had the choice to go int space in a generational ship would you go.
No way.