tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post111668146433462046..comments2023-03-26T04:40:44.435-03:00Comments on Buick City Complex: Mapping the known universePerfect Virgohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1117129758399666232005-05-26T14:49:00.000-03:002005-05-26T14:49:00.000-03:00Jen - shrewd. You can only draw the definitive map...Jen - shrewd. You can only draw the definitive map when you reach your destination.<BR/><BR/>YT - you! scared of l*ve!! surely not!<BR/><BR/>I prefer to rely on a map and my sense of direction. I hate asking for help with anything. Your method of asking the way is an interesting concept and probably quicker. 100 miles on the Interstate, reckon even I could make that! (Whoa, was that our exit?...)Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116988073064254832005-05-24T23:27:00.000-03:002005-05-24T23:27:00.000-03:00Maps speak in possibilities and in the past both a...Maps speak in possibilities and in the past both at the same time.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253497768251110274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116955529307481512005-05-24T14:25:00.000-03:002005-05-24T14:25:00.000-03:00V - cheating, eh? Thats one way of looking at it! ...V - cheating, eh? Thats one way of looking at it! I think my idea is in life we don't get that glimpse of the "way" so I look back a lot. A guess at where you're going is ok but take nothing for granted. <BR/><BR/>As for real maps I love how tangible and reliable they make the world seem. A hefty atlas was a great gift, nice one V!Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116955149354915172005-05-24T14:19:00.000-03:002005-05-24T14:19:00.000-03:00Love Maps and Atlass. I eyed a pretty heave world ...Love Maps and Atlass. I eyed a pretty heave world atlas book at my best friend's house. Gave it to me. What a guy, ey? But then..<BR/><BR/>"Maps are cheating."<BR/><BR/>How sad when you finaly realize that you *may* just be here for that one time and what have you done? Dwelled too long on the non existing past and a non existing future. The present is often disregarded.Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927181462075226895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116918969284288272005-05-24T04:16:00.000-03:002005-05-24T04:16:00.000-03:00Transience - 'Amazing' is a strong adjective, than...Transience - 'Amazing' is a strong adjective, thank you for saying that. Like you I put a lot of myself into these posts. It leaves you emotionally drained. A comment which show someone has truly thought about what I've said is immensely gratifying and prompts me to respond.<BR/><BR/>By the way I just looked at your new piece, Vodka and am considering a response. Being the shy, retiring sort I can't have my comment appearing too near the top!Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116917467540369902005-05-24T03:51:00.000-03:002005-05-24T03:51:00.000-03:00can i just say, perfect virgo, that your responses...can i just say, perfect virgo, that your responses to our comments are as amazing as your posts. thanks for taking the time to answer.{illyria}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11333497030751042143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116917045020993952005-05-24T03:44:00.000-03:002005-05-24T03:44:00.000-03:00Trudging - thanks. You have a rough idea where you...Trudging - thanks. You have a rough idea where you are going with maps!<BR/><BR/>DG - you worked with Rand McNally software??!! Lucky girl. I imagine you can have too much of a good thing though. Seriously, the best feature of their little laminated maps is the way they fold back to original configuration no trouble at all. I like that.Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116903769668871402005-05-24T00:02:00.000-03:002005-05-24T00:02:00.000-03:00Wow you just brought me back a memory. I used to w...Wow you just brought me back a memory. I used to work for a publishing company and we made all the rand mcnally software and maps...boy oh boy I saw enough maps for a lifetime...<BR/><BR/>I personally like the journey :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116888853803546632005-05-23T19:54:00.000-03:002005-05-23T19:54:00.000-03:00I love maps too and you have a great Blog!I love maps too and you have a great Blog!Trudginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139170570599049146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116875766747328142005-05-23T16:16:00.000-03:002005-05-23T16:16:00.000-03:00Transience - what about those beguiling place name...Transience - what about those beguiling place names which hint at their own past. The shades of green and brown, the curves of rivers and contours of mountains, all promise breathtaking beauty. Yes, romance is inextricably linked with both geographical travel and the journey of life. I love maps.Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116875309585549152005-05-23T16:08:00.000-03:002005-05-23T16:08:00.000-03:00Argus - you see in my post I conceed the destiny a...Argus - you see in my post I conceed the destiny argument is compelling, as for me I think i favour choice with a dash of pre-disposition. I didn't walk in front of a lorry today although I could have.<BR/><BR/>Did I choose or was I following the mapped path? I think I made a rational choice...Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116874520703001322005-05-23T15:55:00.000-03:002005-05-23T15:55:00.000-03:00I've always thought that map or not, we're going t...I've always thought that map or not, we're going to go where we are supposed to. That "free will" doesn't exist - we're programmed to do something based on our upbringing, genetics, and circumstance, and based on those factors, we would always do the same thing...even though it seems like the choice is up to us, we're as predictable as the movements of the stars.<BR/><BR/>-AWardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11789660413541650826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116867683831937812005-05-23T14:01:00.000-03:002005-05-23T14:01:00.000-03:00Kenny - Everything to excess my friend! Maps are n...Kenny - Everything to excess my friend! Maps are no exception nor is my methodical and organised approach to life, which they symbolise. Perhaps I should draw a map of my garden power tools!!<BR/><BR/>Cocaine Jesus - I guess my point is that I ought to try exactly what you suggest, 'chuck out my maps!' Break the habits of a lifetime doesn't come easily for me. I like your Manchester story, it sounds practically impetuous! I'll let you know how I get on with my first 'long delay.' When I've planned it!Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116849639834144342005-05-23T09:00:00.000-03:002005-05-23T09:00:00.000-03:00Maps?Hmmmmm.I have to confess, and I do this quite...Maps?<BR/>Hmmmmm.<BR/>I have to confess, and I do this quite literally and have all my life, been given directions to a particular place like Manchester of Glasgow or wherever and then chucked the bloody thing out of the window and gone my own way.<BR/>It is utterly stupid and quite irresponsible to do I guess but at least that way i discover things and see sights that I would never have known. <BR/>I once arrived in Manchester at four in the morning having started out in London. It is a journey that takes at worst four hours (depending on traffic) and it took me more than six 'coz I went via Leeds.<BR/>It was stupid because I had a meeting at eight and that meant I had to get up at six in the morning allowing me only two hours sleep.<BR/>What the heck?<BR/>Yeah, I do love maps and I understand the point that you are making but sometimes, just sometimes, isn't it fun to do the one thing least expected, or take the route that is undiscovered.<BR/><BR/>"short cuts make long delays" but i love making 'em sometimes.<BR/>xRussell CJ Duffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00519621428036481426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116846568892887072005-05-23T08:09:00.000-03:002005-05-23T08:09:00.000-03:00First lawn mowers and powertools for the garden......First lawn mowers and powertools for the garden...now maps....do your fetishes know no bounds, Sir?!Recovery Road Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095540109922051600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116824840452631862005-05-23T02:07:00.000-03:002005-05-23T02:07:00.000-03:00i love the romantic allure of maps--the unequivoca...i love the romantic allure of maps--the unequivocality of land masses, the long and winding roads, the points on the way that lead us to our destination. maybe we are all sojourners at one point, and maps are the loved ones that tell us that there are still so many more places to go.{illyria}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11333497030751042143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116779770558476452005-05-22T13:36:00.000-03:002005-05-22T13:36:00.000-03:00Ruk - I like it when you do that, metaphorically s...Ruk - I like it when you do that, metaphorically speaking! I was considering the possibility the journey of life may already be mapped for us by destiny. Our elders seem to lose interest in passing on the wisdom of their experiences or are embarrassed to do so. I hope I don't lose interest too, motorway cafes are so appealling!<BR/><BR/>Finnegan - I'm hoping destiny has a lottery win planned for me, assuming that brings good luck (another debate!) My recent vacation to USA proved to me that the best maps are but pointers. I took some wrong turns despite the maps. I found that the detail on the ground was what the journey was all about. I love planning and organising, thats why maps attract me.Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116774446248531912005-05-22T12:07:00.000-03:002005-05-22T12:07:00.000-03:00Denis - thanks for the link, the poem is very good...Denis - thanks for the link, the poem is very good. It comes back to choice then and not having too many regrets. You're right we matter very little in the end, the world will keep turning in our absence.Perfect Virgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842802482293784692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9757991.post-1116718814920917322005-05-21T20:40:00.000-03:002005-05-21T20:40:00.000-03:00The road map to life, eh? Isn't that what our elde...The road map to life, eh? Isn't that what our elders are supposed to carry, but always seem to have lost it somewhere on route. <BR/><BR/>Life is a journey is perhaps my favourite metaphor - it's got so much meat on the bones -so many different motorway cafes to stop at.<BR/><BR/>Bloody hell - I'm doing it again!RuKsaKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028767935860200252noreply@blogger.com