Topic: Good morning from Moscow!
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg started this discussion 5 months ago #115,078
Moscow is like the Paris of the East! Amazing. I woke up early from jet lag and took a morning walk around Red Square, then had a lovely tea service at a classic old restaurant. I brushed up a bit on my Russian, but the people are very kind and always help me out with the language. Today's plans are to see the sites!
Father Dave !RsSxeeJnFs joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 22 minutes later[^] [v] #1,271,885
Why isn't your IP from Russia? :)
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 21 minutes later, 43 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,886
The battle for attention continues.
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 8 minutes later, 51 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,887
Father Dave !RsSxeeJnFs replied with this 5 months ago, 5 minutes later, 57 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,888
Father Dave !RsSxeeJnFs double-posted this 5 months ago, 5 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,889
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 4 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,891
Father Dave !RsSxeeJnFs replied with this 5 months ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,893
@previous (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg) Let's reel him in quickly! He's struggling more than I had expected! :))
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 1 hour later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,904
@1,271,889 (Father Dave !RsSxeeJnFs)
You called me #1 yesterday. Does this mean the chuckle brothers get shuffled around in your head daily? Is the rent still free?
You called me #1 yesterday. Does this mean the chuckle brothers get shuffled around in your head daily? Is the rent still free?
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,905
What a beautiful city! I blurred the license plates to protect them from the stalkers here.Erik !saAqdaazn2 joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,906
@previous (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
Looks good, can't wait for you to report back on the local food.
Looks good, can't wait for you to report back on the local food.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 2 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,919
@1,271,904 (D)
> You called me #1 yesterday. Does this mean the chuckle brothers get shuffled around in your head daily? Is the rent still free?
Check the trip code you berk.
> You called me #1 yesterday. Does this mean the chuckle brothers get shuffled around in your head daily? Is the rent still free?
Check the trip code you berk.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc double-posted this 5 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,920
Father Dave !RsSxeeJnFs replied with this 5 months ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,921
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 43 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,922
@1,271,905 (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
Why did you put the address "6 Degtyarnyy Pereulok" in the corner?
Why did you put the address "6 Degtyarnyy Pereulok" in the corner?
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 13 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,923
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc replied with this 5 months ago, 1 hour later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,926
@1,271,922 (G)
@previous (H)
I was more amused by the summery weather and lovely green leaves on all the trees. Moscow's buried under snow right now and the trees have been skeletal since November.
@previous (H)
I was more amused by the summery weather and lovely green leaves on all the trees. Moscow's buried under snow right now and the trees have been skeletal since November.
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 1 hour later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,928
@previous (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
I'm beginning to suspect OP is Matthew Rosteet Miller of Lafayette, Louisiana.
I'm beginning to suspect OP is Matthew Rosteet Miller of Lafayette, Louisiana.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc replied with this 5 months ago, 9 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,929
@previous (I)
Whoever it is will be arrested and shipped off to a filthy Siberian labour camp the second he tries to enter Norilsk, whereupon he will find himself wallowing in faeces and surrounded by the dregs of society. Pedophiles, alcoholics, convicted fraudsters, you name it. I hope he's prepared for that!
Whoever it is will be arrested and shipped off to a filthy Siberian labour camp the second he tries to enter Norilsk, whereupon he will find himself wallowing in faeces and surrounded by the dregs of society. Pedophiles, alcoholics, convicted fraudsters, you name it. I hope he's prepared for that!
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 4 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,930
@previous (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
> Pedophiles, alcoholics, convicted fraudsters, you name it.
Sounds like OP's family.
> Pedophiles, alcoholics, convicted fraudsters, you name it.
Sounds like OP's family.
Anonymous H replied with this 5 months ago, 1 hour later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,932
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 20 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,933
I can't wait until Matt's Throckmorton's saga begins where he's on the run from the Russian army. Or he's been captured and is being held hostage and has somehow managed to sneak his cellphone into the hostage area with him.
Cub Reporter joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 1 hour later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,937
@previous (K)
Where he will meet up with Syntax and they together will connect to one of the spy satellites contacting Washington who in turn will send in the Navy Seals to rescue them both, bringing them back to America safely. A ticker tape parade held for both in their respective cities of Lafayette La. and San Marcos Ca. welcoming home their hero's return.
Stay tuned for more.................
Where he will meet up with Syntax and they together will connect to one of the spy satellites contacting Washington who in turn will send in the Navy Seals to rescue them both, bringing them back to America safely. A ticker tape parade held for both in their respective cities of Lafayette La. and San Marcos Ca. welcoming home their hero's return.
Stay tuned for more.................
Anonymous M joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 1 hour later, 14 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,940
It would be funnier if Matt really was in Russia and ended up in prison.
Anonymous K replied with this 5 months ago, 1 hour later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,949
Matt.. I mean, Throckmorton?? Are you ok? Have you been captured by the soldiers? Are you running through the vast forest trying to escape?
How are you making your way down the streets in that December spring time weather?
Why did you abandon this thread?
How are you making your way down the streets in that December spring time weather?
Why did you abandon this thread?
Anonymous K double-posted this 5 months ago, 44 seconds later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,950
@1,271,937 (Cub Reporter)
> Where he will meet up with Syntax and they together will connect to one of the spy satellites contacting Washington who in turn will send in the Navy Seals to rescue them both, bringing them back to America safely. A ticker tape parade held for both in their respective cities of Lafayette La. and San Marcos Ca. welcoming home their hero's return.
>
> Stay tuned for more.................
We haven't heard anything. They must be in a bad service area.
> Where he will meet up with Syntax and they together will connect to one of the spy satellites contacting Washington who in turn will send in the Navy Seals to rescue them both, bringing them back to America safely. A ticker tape parade held for both in their respective cities of Lafayette La. and San Marcos Ca. welcoming home their hero's return.
>
> Stay tuned for more.................
We haven't heard anything. They must be in a bad service area.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc replied with this 5 months ago, 8 minutes later, 15 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,951
@1,271,905 (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)What's so amusing about this beautiful summer picture he's posted is that Moscow is currently in the grip of its heaviest snowfall in a generation...
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/12/04/moscow-shatters-daily-record-snowfall-a83301
Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 5 months ago, 25 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,954
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 10 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,955
@previous (N)
It's night here. I had a wonderful Russian dinner. Going to bed to wake up early tomorrow! Moscow is a wonderful place! Also, I am touring Moscow, not sitting in my hotel room day and night posting on Minchan. Good evening!
It's night here. I had a wonderful Russian dinner. Going to bed to wake up early tomorrow! Moscow is a wonderful place! Also, I am touring Moscow, not sitting in my hotel room day and night posting on Minchan. Good evening!
(Edited 11 minutes later.)
Anonymous K replied with this 5 months ago, 14 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,956
@previous (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
What is your response to posting a picture you found on Google, and that picture was done during the warmer months?
And taken in the year 2022?
What is your response to posting a picture you found on Google, and that picture was done during the warmer months?
And taken in the year 2022?
(Edited 3 minutes later.)
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 8 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,958
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) double-posted this 5 months ago, 18 seconds later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,959
Father Merrin, where are you located? Perhaps we could go for a drink of vodka or dinner?
Anonymous K replied with this 5 months ago, 43 seconds later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,960
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc replied with this 5 months ago, 5 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,961
@1,271,959 (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
> Father Merrin, where are you located? Perhaps we could go for a drink of vodka or dinner?
You're about to fraudently enter a closed Russian military weapons site to carry out "a few months of research" during a time of war. It's best I'm not seen with you in case you're caught. I could be implicated.
> Father Merrin, where are you located? Perhaps we could go for a drink of vodka or dinner?
You're about to fraudently enter a closed Russian military weapons site to carry out "a few months of research" during a time of war. It's best I'm not seen with you in case you're caught. I could be implicated.
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 9 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,962
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) double-posted this 5 months ago, 27 seconds later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,963
@1,271,961 (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
Again, the organization I am with has approval. Now, do you drink vodka? I found a really nice place here in Moscow. Drinks on me.
Again, the organization I am with has approval. Now, do you drink vodka? I found a really nice place here in Moscow. Drinks on me.
Meta !t5U92oxwJE replied with this 5 months ago, 3 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,965
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 4 minutes later, 16 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,966
Meta !t5U92oxwJE replied with this 5 months ago, 4 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,967
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc replied with this 5 months ago, 19 seconds later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,968
@1,271,963 (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
> Again, the organization I am with has approval.
You said your "approval" was drunkenly obtained by bribery...
https://minichan.net/topic/114798#reply_1269543
Now please stop trying to implicate me in what is clearly a CIA black ops mission.
> Again, the organization I am with has approval.
You said your "approval" was drunkenly obtained by bribery...
https://minichan.net/topic/114798#reply_1269543
Now please stop trying to implicate me in what is clearly a CIA black ops mission.
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 2 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,969
@1,271,967 (Meta !t5U92oxwJE)
I'm not. End of discussion.
@previous (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
I did not say that as you said it. We have official approval. The organization did so using traditional Russian culture and methods. You know very well (if you really live there) how that stuff works.
I'm not. End of discussion.
@previous (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
I did not say that as you said it. We have official approval. The organization did so using traditional Russian culture and methods. You know very well (if you really live there) how that stuff works.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc replied with this 5 months ago, 6 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,970
@previous (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
> The organization did so using traditional Russian culture
"My American organisation used traditional Russian culture to obtain a category A Russian military clearance to carry out a few months of research at a top secret weapons site that even 99% of Russian State Duma Senators cannot currently visit".
You're not fooling me, Mr CIA. You're trying to implicate me in a crime and I'm having no part of it. Udachi vam i sladkix snov.
> The organization did so using traditional Russian culture
"My American organisation used traditional Russian culture to obtain a category A Russian military clearance to carry out a few months of research at a top secret weapons site that even 99% of Russian State Duma Senators cannot currently visit".
You're not fooling me, Mr CIA. You're trying to implicate me in a crime and I'm having no part of it. Udachi vam i sladkix snov.
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 7 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,971
@previous (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
lol hardly. It's pure academic research, and it makes Russia look good, hence the approval.
lol hardly. It's pure academic research, and it makes Russia look good, hence the approval.
Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc replied with this 5 months ago, 4 minutes later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,972
@previous (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
> It's pure academic research, and it makes Russia look good, hence the approval.
"Comrades! A famed American Egyptologist has researched our new Kinzhal hypersonic missile factory and proclaimed it top-notch. How awesome do we look now!" - Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.
> It's pure academic research, and it makes Russia look good, hence the approval.
"Comrades! A famed American Egyptologist has researched our new Kinzhal hypersonic missile factory and proclaimed it top-notch. How awesome do we look now!" - Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 3 hours later, 20 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,271,997
I picked up this vintage balalaika today! I’m going to learn to play it.Hmmm replied with this 5 months ago, 29 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,001
@previous (Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg)
04:15am in Moscow (a far more reasonable 19:15pm in Louisiana) when you posted this. What happened to going to bed 4 hours ago so you can get an early start tomorrow morning?
04:15am in Moscow (a far more reasonable 19:15pm in Louisiana) when you posted this. What happened to going to bed 4 hours ago so you can get an early start tomorrow morning?
Anonymous D replied with this 5 months ago, 9 minutes later, 21 hours after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,003
@1,271,919 (Father Dave !RsSxeehGwc)
> Check the trip code you berk.
Looks like I managed to get you extremely riled up with just one casually irritating comment this time. :)
> Check the trip code you berk.
Looks like I managed to get you extremely riled up with just one casually irritating comment this time. :)
Throckmorton !dxiFV8kfVg (OP) replied with this 5 months ago, 6 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #1,272,040
Well, this is my last day in Moscow! Today, I'm going to have a nice, long walk around the city. I plan on eating at a hole in the wall that locals tell me is simply the best. Then, some local people invited me to drink vodka at a bar tonight. Tomorrow, I get on the train to Norilsk in the late morning. I'm set to meet some administrators there, who will show me where I'll be staying during my time there, and then, they will take me around and show me where I'll be doing my research. This is exciting! I'll keep you updated! For now, I'm off to lunch!