Ah yes...

Me too...

I've researched the causes of World War I enough to make my brain explode. I'm through with it for the day! Now to translate what I've found onto paper... that is the hard part!

What did you find? LOL

Oh please... don't make me bring work to my coffeeshop... rah...

Let me summarize:
1. Nationalism (the unification of Italy in 1861 and Germany in 1871, the Franco Prussian War of 1870-1871, French bitterness over loss of German territory)
2. Imperialism (increase of manufacturing as a result of the Industrial Revolution, Great Britain/Germany/France competing for African territory, the crumbling of the Ottoman Empire)
3. Bismarck and his Alliances (3 Emperor's League, Triple Alliance)
4. Collapse of aforementioned Alliances
5. The Arms Race (German Von Schieffen Plan)
6. African upheaval (and ensuing German support of Morroccan independence)
7. Bosnia and Morrocco -the balkan Wars (192-1913)
8. The Assassination in Sarejevo - June 28, 1914

Declaration of War July 28, 1914

Just to name a few... :)

Sneezy, I'm going to need more than a coffee after that... ;)

No kidding, never mind, I thought it was going to be a love triangle thing... LMAO J/K... have fun getting all that together!
Sneezy she SAID she needed more coffee... LMAO awww, poor sneezy already works so dang hard, someone needs to bring him one...

What you say Sneezy, you want me to bring you some coffee and a scone? You working too hard? Need a mental break? :D

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Originally Posted by HistorianChick

What you say Sneezy, you want me to bring you some coffee and a scone?? You working too hard? Need a mental break? :D

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That's better sweet HC, boys got to get some attention too...
I knew you weren't just a taker... ;)

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Originally Posted by startover22

That's better sweet HC, boys gotta get some attention too........
I knew you weren't just a taker....;)

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I have SOOOO many comebacks for that one... but I'm going to refrain...

Be good, HC, be good...

:D

Know what MY answer to that would be?

THESE people had some stuff. THOSE people wanted that stuff. THOSE people said "Give it to us!" and THESE people said, "Oh yeah? We worked hard for this! You come take it!" So THOSE people did.

LOLOLOLOL... I thought you would... see you later HChicky!

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Originally Posted by Synnen

Know what MY answer to that would be?

THESE people had some stuff. THOSE people wanted that stuff. THOSE people said "Give it to us!" and THESE people said, "Oh yeah? We worked hard for this! You come take it!" So THOSE people did.

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You know, I like that answer SO much better! Wonder if my editors would approve?

My life would be a whole lot better if they did...

An hour to my weekend... yesssss...

The GREAT thing?

My answer works for any war!

Ohhhou have any big plans or are you just going to relax?
Synn, I loved your answer, that sounds about right to me! Who needs details? LOL

Actually, I'd love to take a Road Trip!

But alas, I'll probably end up spending a lot of time, whiling away in my tub with a glass of wine, a good book, and an intent on just relaxing. My Mom is coming this weekend, so we'll get some girl time in.

Other than that? Star Wars, the trilogy (4-6, that is. 1-3 don't count!)

I hope you get your road trip in and I think it should be an all weekender, that would be something wouldn't it? :) Have a great weekend HChicky, enjoy your mom! Give her lots a love...

:) thanks! I will!

Something funny about Mum...

She's been at her parents for a week and a half - long story, my Grandfather's Alzheimers is getting worse, but I digress... I called her the other morning and before I could even say hello she said "I WANT COFFEE!!!!!" I guess I come by it naturally! :D

I love my Mum. :)

I think if you're going to travel, it should be Southwest-ish-y ;)

Mmm... I'm in the mood for some Southwest BBQ... mmm... :D

Uhh yeah I would like a vanilla bean frapacino please... regular size.

Would you like a scone with that?

I aim to please.

:)
I would like a vanilla latte with extra whipped cream... no straws please!

Can I suggest a shot of hazelnut in your vanilla latte? Some adore the taste. I, myself, am a fan of the One pump vanilla, one pump hazelnut latte :)

Wow I have never tried it with hazelnut good idea! I will take one please, to bad I can't really have it. Now I am craving it. Lol

:) Mwah-ha-ha!

If you don't like it too sweet, make sure you tell them one pump of each. Normally they put about three pumps of a flavor and sometimes if you ask for two flavors, you'll end up with at butt-load of syrup.

The White Chocolate Mocha is good this way too... :)

I have to work tomorrow, on my way I will stop and get a hazelnut vanilla latte... thank you HChicky!

Anytime, dear, anytime! Its what I'm here for! :)

Chicky, out.

Happy Easter, everyone! :D

Thanks and I don't like it to syrupy so I appriciate the advice. Must try more then once. That is crazy that is conversation has gotten up to 103 pgs... lol Great Job!

103 pages and counting. Man can we gals, and guys, gab.

Sorry all, I took a little nap this afternoon, I needed it. Unlike Sneezy I need at least 8 hours a night otherwise I'm not a pleasant Alty.

HChicky, I'm sorry I missed you, if you come back later than Happy Easter and have a great weekend with your mom.

... it's Easter weekend?

... dibs on alty's bunnies! Wait... what do I do with these bunnies..

I never understood the whole Easter thing... nor have I ever done anything different on Easter. I know there's a lot of egg hunts... the kids in my apartment complex usually hide chocolate near the bushes + trees and then my dog finds them. It's quite a rush.

... damn. As I was typing at a nearby computer (in the library), some woman just walked into my study room and just situated herself there.. . seeing as all of my things are currently with me and NOT in the study room, now it's hers. Damn it all to hell. Gar.

... where to study... where to study...

Shall I be pulling another all nighter tonight? Possibly. It's up to HChicky. Exam at 830 in the morn. Chugga chugga.

Aww Sneezy, I'd bring you coffee to help you study, then leave a kiss or two to keep you awake! :) Consider yourself SMOOCHED! Study heard, sweetie!

Sorry I missed you Alty - I'll check back sometime during the weekend and see how y'all are faring. Much love! :)

Happy Easter all!!

HC that pimply teenager is looking over your shoulder.

Tell me you didn't look :-)

LOL! Yes, M, I did look... crud, I'm jumpy.

How are you tonight? I mean, today. Whatever you are currently "in"!

LOL... thought you might.

I'm well thanks , 11.30am Friday morning. Just sitting at home doing my chores etc.

Have a great weekend with your Mum. BTW you left your Yahoo on again :-)

Ooohhh... crud... That means I'm going to have a bunch of spam windows open when I get back to work. Darn it...

Did a window from me pop up when you signed in yesterday? ;)

Darn it - wonder if I sign in here if it would sign me out there...

No nothing popped up yesterday

Yeah try to sign in there , it might sign you out at work

Ahh... OK, so winks don't work unless the user is online. S'ok, you just missed a wink. I'll get you some other time.

Stink, this computer doesn't have Yahoo and I'd have to download it... they tend to frown on that...

Nope, no luck. The apt complex must have some kind of block on downloading things... which, when you really think about the traffic at this computer, is a good thing!

I came up once to check something and the pimply teenager wasn't playing Solitaire!

Bugger missed a wink , that's OK , still have the other thing you sent last week , I'll just have to keep replaying that ;-)

LOL! It was the same thing! You like that, huh? *blushes*

You see my recipie for that vanilla hazelnut latte? Mmm... yummy stuff...

(That was my attempt to change the subject... ;) )

Well, Darling, my Mum is probably wondering if the computer ate me... I had better get back.

Take care, M! And be good on my messenger... ;)

Happy Easter, All!