"Meow" is like "Aloha"-it can mean anything. [Crimson] - 06:32pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1043 of 2088)
For awhile I kept popping into this thread thinking someone was 'introducing' themselves.Silly me.
Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway. [DaveGin] - 06:37pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1044 of 2088)
Maybe we should ALL turn it back to that purpose, Crimson.
A way for newcomers and old timers to get to know each other. Let's all drop the angst andrecriminations for a while.
Dave McLemore/TIME Online
No questions asked! [Blackricco] - 06:51pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1045 of 2088)
Okay... I'll give the thread a shot at it's intended purpose.
Crimson, I saw he illustration on Duh's page of you with a camera. You also made referenceto your studio on one of your posts.
What type of photography do you do?
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 06:53pm Jan 10, 2000
EST (#1046 of 2088)
Yea, great, now this thread will get removed, and it has MY introduction, that figures, it'sthe story of my life. Someone should create a ÒComplaints &Mac220; Take a number and sit downthread. I'll volunteer to be the arbiter of all things fair. :-)
One question, now that Time is AOL, AOL is Time, will this forum change? I hate AOL.
Keywords: Greasing Train, Latex Fist, Choker Pants [billytea] - 06:57pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1047 of 2088)
Maybe we should ALL turn it back to that purpose, Crimson. A way fornewcomers and old timers to get to know each other. Let's all drop the angstand recriminations for a while.
In which spirit, allow me to introduce myself. I'm thirty years old, Australian, a little likeTom Cruise (in that we're both married to tall, red-headed Aussies), I live in Melbourne,assessed in 1991 as the world's most livable city, and so on. My user name is basically my realname (William).
I work in financial services, but am actually quite extraverted, in that when I talk I look atthe other person's shoes. My politics are basically left of centre, although moderately so. (Itend to favour govts with little intervention in the market but some responsibility for thesocial fabric.) My personal philosophy owes much to Wittgenstein, and is hard to describebeyond that. (Yes, that counts as a description.)
Well, the largest Christian denomination is Roman Catholic, and the second largest isex-Catholic; I too was BUC (Brought Up Catholic), left when I was sixteen to join an eccentric,basically Fundamentalist sect, later sort of slid into a mainstream Protestant position beforerunning through an intense period of questioning that took about a year. I'm now anatheist. My wife is a Christian and attends a local Baptist church.
My interests include religion (I usually post on the Faith board), history, philosophy,economics, mathematics etc. (As you can imagine, I'm a riot at parties.) Politics too, althoughbeing in a different country, I don't really connect with much of this board. I also enjoy astrategy game called Diplomacy, which combines the best features of chess, poker and aknife brawl. I also play squash, which combines the best features of chess with kneecartilage damage and the risk of a fatal coronary.
I have three brothers, one sister, and a morbid fascination for family reunions. At school Iwas voted Boy Most Likely to Evolve into a Creature of Pure Energy.
And that's how I got here. J
Snow [Snow Pea] - 06:58pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1048 of 2088)
I hate AOL too, Snake.
And, admittedly, I tend to look at "AOL people" in the same way I look at bowlers. Gonnahave to work on that . . .
Hey, nice intro, Billytea! Welcome.
Now tell us the truth. I heard that many, many Aussies tend to have a bit of disdain usYanks. That we may, in fact, be a packet of wankers. True or false?
"Meow" is like "Aloha"-it can mean anything. [Crimson] - 07:03pm Jan 10, 2000
EST (#1049 of 2088)
Blackricco,
My image on Duh's page is from a painting. It's in oils on board. The camera is because itwas a self-portrait, (I shot the photo in a mirror) and I'd rather look at a photo to paintfrom than look in a mirror for days. ;) It was the only thing I had that was already a jpegto send to Duh.
I gallery paint using oils. I'm fortunate in being able to work at home in a studio I've setup (thanks to 'himself', the carpenter, *G*).
My son's a photographer. At least that's what his degree is in.......now if I could just gethim to finish setting up his darkroom.
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 07:05pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1050 of 2088)
Billy.
I know that she's not redheaded, but are you married to Ell McPherson? ;-P
By the way....welcome!!
Keywords: Greasing Train, Latex Fist, Choker Pants [billytea] - 07:08pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1051 of 2088)
Now tell us the truth. I heard that many, many Aussies tend to have a bit ofdisdain us Yanks. That we may, in fact, be a packet of wankers. True orfalse?
Not all Aussies, Snow Pea, just the ones who've met 'em. J
Seriously, I think on the whole the US gets reasonable press here. Better than in most ofthe world, anyway. Our cultures have a lot of similarities. Differences too, and there areAussies who wonder about you guys at times. (Hell, I wonder about you guys at times. Imean, Ishtar - What were you thinking?)
Millennium Magic ............................Libby [mbette] - 07:10pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1052 of 2088)
Great idea, Dave...and because I'm a little bored and have nothing better to do at themoment, I'm going to RE-introduce myself. What fun, eh? I think we should ALL dothis...even you Dave....OKAY???? *G*G*G*G*
I was born in a small town in Southern Illinois, in 1945. It was the best of times, it was theworst of times. LOLOLOL (had ya going, didn't I...hehe)...I could make this a 10,000 wordautobiography. That'd scare anyone from posting on this thread ever again. LOL...
Okay, briefly again, for anyone who doesn't know a little about me by now. I'm 54 yearsold. Married 29 years this month (wow, can't believe it! lol)...three grown children, ages29, 22 and 17. Two beautiful grandchildren, ages 11 and 5 (my baby started kindergartenthis year - she's adorable). I really want to show you all pictures of the kids and grandkids- one of these days, when my son takes the time to scan more pictures, I will beg Ms Dustyto post them on her picture pages.
Anyway, my political affiliation is Democrat (fairly liberal on most things). I'm votingfor Bradley in the primary, because I don't like Gore all that much - too stiff - too"politicial machine". I like Bradley. He seems sincere and I like most of his stands on theissues.
I work for a State University, as an Administrative Assistant (fancy title for clerical, Isuppose). I'm going to retire this year (in Sept) and enjoy my grandkids more often. Ican't wait.
Guess that's enough for now. :-)
Keywords: Greasing Train, Latex Fist, Choker Pants [billytea] - 07:11pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1053 of 2088)
I know that she's not redheaded, but are you married to Elle McPherson?;-P
Not last I checked, and I'm pretty sure that one I would remember.
Incidentally, her sister, Mimi McPherson, runs a whale watching business in Hervey Bay,Queensland. So if you've an interest in huge grunting mammals, but just can't get intosumo wrestling, be sure to put it on your holiday plans. (Hey, I've just worked out why theJapanese won't stop whaling! They don't want the competition!) J
Snow [Snow Pea] - 07:12pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1054 of 2088)
Okay, Billy. Good answer, but you did send us "Crocodile Dundee II."
Oh, and Kylie Minogue.
Speaking of Australian films, though, "Picnic at Hanging Rock" is one of my all timefavorites.
"Meow" is like "Aloha"-it can mean anything. [Crimson] - 07:13pm Jan 10, 2000
EST (#1055 of 2088)
HOW-D-DO Libby!!! And Happy Aniversary! if I miss the chance later this month.
Snow [Snow Pea] - 07:15pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1056 of 2088)
HIYA, Libby & Crimson.
"Meow" is like "Aloha"-it can mean anything. [Crimson] - 07:17pm Jan 10, 2000EST (#1057 of 2088)
HEY Snow Pea! (opps, my southern roots are showin' again. *G*)
Millennium Magic ............................Libby [mbette] - 07:18pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1058 of 2088)
HIYA Crimson!!! *G*
Thank you kindly, ma'am. We're creeping up on 30 pretty quick. You and Mr Crimson aregetting there too, aren't you?
"Meow" is like "Aloha"-it can mean anything. [Crimson] - 07:19pm Jan 10, 2000
EST (#1059 of 2088)
27 years last November, Libby. Ahhhh....how time flies when you're having fun, eh? *G*
Keywords: Greasing Train, Latex Fist, Choker Pants [billytea] - 07:23pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1060 of 2088)
Okay, Billy. Good answer, but you did send us "Crocodile Dundee II."
Good to see you taking the hard shots there, Snow Pea, I mean, Cactus Jck was just hangin'out there, begging for a potshot...
Actually, Aussie film making is pretty good at the moment. I'm not sure it appeals to aHollywood taste, though. As Demi Moore apparently said to Russell Crowe, "But Russell -where's the fantasy?"
(If, however, you don't mind that, may I recommend Romper Stomper, or The Sum of Us,both with Russell Crowe - he'd better get an Oscar for The Insider, I'm still annoyed thathe didn't even get nominated for L.A. Confidential), and Muriel's Wedding or Priscilla,Queen of the Desert, for something more lighthearted.
Oh, and Kylie Minogue.
Kylie, scarily enough, now has street cred. Her last work has achieved something of acrossover (I regard her song Confide In Me as her best work). She started in one of oursoaps, Neighbours (as did Natalie Imbruglia, but she decided to get the cred beforestarting the singing career).
We have a different approach to soaps than you guys. Your soaps in the 80s were bigbudget, lifestyles of the rich and famous, pull out all the stops. Your 90s soaps were allrelationships, beautiful young people, bedhopping etc. Our soaps have sotrylines like"Monday: Bobby gets a haircut." Exciting stuff.
Millennium Magic ............................Libby [mbette] - 07:23pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1061 of 2088)
Hiya SnowPea! Sorry, I didn't see ya there and then my phone rang - ugh. How are ya? :)
Crimson, yeah, I thought you and I had been married about the same number of years. Itwent fast, didn't it? Did for me - I can't believe it.
No questions asked! [Blackricco] - 07:28pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1062 of 2088)
Crimson... where did your son get his degree in photography?
Hey Libby... you closet libertarian. G
Hello billytea.
SnowPea, this post won't count against me ...will it? G
Snow [Snow Pea] - 07:33pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1063 of 2088)
No problemo, Libby. All's well on rain-soaked Cape Cod. No snow though!
Billy, yer right about Kylie. She actually sings a duet on the new Pet Shop Boys CD and ifPSB think she's got street cred, she's okay in my book.
And "Priscilla" is another FAVE film. I still can't believe that was Terrence Stamp. Haven'tseen some of the others you mentioned, but "Romper Stomper" is at my video store so I'llcheck it out.
Hey, is it already tomorrow in Australia?
Awwwww, Blackricco, yer okay.
Keywords: Greasing Train, Latex Fist, Choker Pants [billytea] - 07:36pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1064 of 2088)
Hey, is it already tomorrow in Australia?
It's always tomorrow in Australia. J
Snow [Snow Pea] - 07:41pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1065 of 2088)
I think there's a song there just waitin' to be written . . .
Millennium Magic ............................Libby [mbette] - 07:43pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1066 of 2088)
Hiya Ricco....closet libertarian...yeah, you're not the first to call me that. :)
SnowPea, glad all is well. I haven't heard anyone talking about snow yet this year. Are wehaving a late winter, or what? So. California hasn't gotten any rain yet, either - one verysmall storm back in October and that's it. What's going on? We're usually washed away byrain at this time of year. lol
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 08:39pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1067 of 2088)
LOL Stonedollar
Well if you love being lied to, and you've listened to any of Duffy's tales of woe, then thatitch to be lied to was scratched, even the hard to reach part.
And that's really really deep sarcasm, with a touch of the wry.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 08:45pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1068 of 2088)
And, admittedly, I tend to look at "AOL people" in the same way I look atbowlers. Gonna have to work on that . . .
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, oh God, Snow, bowlers. LOLOLOLOLOLOL Just how doyou look at bowlers? Through binoculars, upclose, head turned sideways, straight on?LOLOLOLOL
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 09:19pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1069 of 2088)
Okay, well in the spirit of new beginnings I'll reintroduce myself as well.
Hi, my name is Lara Croft, I'm a computer super babe hero. I'm somewhere between 25and 36, depending on what passport I'm using.
I'm unmarried as all my love interests have died in the line of duty. I have no children.It's rather tough to get pregnant when everytime you reach the threshold of conception,some mean and evil, bad and nasty midget with an Uzi, throws open your bedroom doorsand shouts "Honey, I'm hooooome," and so it goes in the life of a computer super babehero.
I stand for truth, liberty, the pursuit of justice and the American way. I also stand duringthe flag salute, when the pope walks by and at most rock concerts.
Truth can be told now, I am not faster than a speeding bullet; I haven't been laid up withpneumonia; I was mortally wounded in an ambush sprung by the evil Dr. Canker Sore andhave been holed up in my hideout, mending and eating chicken soup.
My latest love interest, Lance Neverlimp, God bless him, was killed in that ambush andI've vowed to seek revenge the moment I'm able to walk again.
I sought healing from Oral Roberts and I can report that I am now able to play the piano,but still can't walk.
My hobbies are baton twirling, talking with the girls, and collecting beers of the world.My goals in life are to save the children and to never need Depends.
[ex-glencarr] - 09:21pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1070 of 2088)
Lance Neverlimp? Hmmm, I don't recall him being in the game...
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 09:25pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1071 of 2088)
LOL how far did you get, into the game, Glen?
[HansonRC] - 09:32pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1072 of 2088)
I did graduate work in the University of Beers and Ales...
[ex-glencarr] - 09:32pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1073 of 2088)
LOL Lara, I never played any of those games on my pc. I tried one once but it seemed likereading some of last night's posts - slightly interesting but pointless. BTW The game doeshave a character with that name? Does he look like the old GI Joe dolls with thoseever-erect parts?
[ex-glencarr] - 09:33pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1074 of 2088)
Hey Hanson, LTNS! I think I went to the College of Pot & Coke but I don't really remember.
One test is worth ten-thousand expert opinions [plain bill] - 09:38pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1075 of 2088)
OK, I'll go for it. Interesting to note that the original dates to before the re-signup, whichled me to change my log in, since Noel now has his own puter and still lives in CA.Nothing else has changed.
plain bill [hoffmann] - 02:13pm Mar 8, 1999 EST (#11 of 1132)
Thanks for restarting this thread, G. W., it has always been fun. Seem to be a lot ofWashington folk here, so far.
Where do you live?--Whatcom County, Washington, about 3 miles outside Bellingham
What do you do for a living?--retired mechanical engineer.
I am married, have three children. The oldest is 34, the youngest is 14. Many of you knowthe middle one, Noel.
What's your political affiliation?--Card carrying dues paying Libertarian.
What's your philosophy of politics?--The founders had it right. We should be complyingwith the Constitution.
What do you do for fun? What are your interests?--Bulletin boards, guns, Aladdin lampsand following the wife and kids around.
Who do you admire most in politics? Who do you admire least?--NOTA
What's your religion?--not very.
What's your philosophy of life?--one day at a time doing the best I can.
If you could shake the hand or hug one person, from the world of politics, entertainment,sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be?--I would like to give Galit a big hug and hopeshe would begin posting here again.
If you could punch or slap one person, from the world of politics, entertainment, sports,or from Pathfinder, who would it be?--NOTA. Libertarians don't initiate violence.
Anything else you'd like to add?--That should be enough for anyone.
In Liberty
plain bill, proud Libertarian, Ayn Rand/crusty old farts wing
[ex-glencarr] - 09:40pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1076 of 2088)
Any Rand? Who's that? Libertarian success story?
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 09:43pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1077 of 2088)
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAH something a guy panhandling in south africa runsaround asking.
[ex-glencarr] - 09:45pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1078 of 2088)
LOL Of course, Sherrie has the correct answer! As if there were ANY (ayn?) loonytariansuccess stories AYNway...
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 09:57pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1079 of 2088)
Oh, what the hell!
Oxford, Mississippi, USA. ;-)
Director of Paralegal Studies at a community college, and practice law when someonemakes me.
Divorced with a son and a daughter, who lives with me.
Independent. They all suck.
Hmmm....do the right thing.
I love to fish, play cards, play golf, cook, play guitar, love most kinds of music, watchthings grow (watch it lara!), .....where was I.....and all sorts of stuff!
At present? Nobody and Bill Clinton.
Methodist.
Treat everyone as you would like for them to treat you, and have fun doing it.
That's enough!
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 09:57pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1080 of 2088)
Diary of an AOL user, for SnowPea
http://www.siarcg.com/diary.html
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 09:58pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1081 of 2088)
Snake
Do you bowl?
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 09:59pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1082 of 2088)
Oxford, Mississippi
Cooter, were neighbors, well kinda, did some time at MSU.
My wife, who I meet at MSU, always says, "stoner than cooter brown" DO yo uknow whatthat means?
[ex-glencarr] - 10:00pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1083 of 2088)
Who doesn't? It's a manly sport, doncha know.
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:01pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1084 of 2088)
Lare, no, but I'm sure I would be good :-)
[ex-glencarr] - 10:01pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1085 of 2088)
I drove into Mississippi once. Route 61, Visited. Pretty poor area but it was a beautifulsummer night.
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 10:02pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1086 of 2088)
I dunno, snake...
I was gonna make a link to the page, but it was blank.
It almost seems like it would be a waste of time. I did imagine a nice page there, though. Iwas all pretty with moving flowers and rainbows chasing the clouds away. I forgot to takemy meds.
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 10:03pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1087 of 2088)
MSU...
Michigan State, right?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 10:04pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1088 of 2088)
LOL just wondered if you did, Snake (bowl). Snow has a theory about AOL and bowling.
I haven't heard it yet, but I can't wait.
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:06pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1089 of 2088)
I know, I got her rolling. (just kidding about being good)
I was gonna make a link to the page, but it was blank.
Are you an AOL user?
MSU...
Michigan State, right
We were talking Mississippi,
you answered my first question :-)
Better living through denial.... [Duh. . .] - 10:06pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1090 of 2088)
I guess since everybody else is doing another intro, I might try...
I be a Duh. I make my way through the world and do the best that I know how. I'm liberal,but not a really typical one. Best way to describe me is that I am starting to be just a littleannoyed with this reality, and that I try to make it better in a hundred different littleways. I am flawed. But I recognized it most of the time. I am educated. But I need not keepreminding everybody in order to convince myself of it. I've had hard times. But I neednot let it keep me from a satisfying life. I am never content. But I believe one needsobstacles to keep one strong. I believe in feeling good. But I am not afraid of feeling bad. Iam just afraid of feeling nothing. Love animals, but not so jazzed on the people thing.There is nothing that cannot be amusing or helped by laughter, although one must knowwhen to keep it to themselves out of respect for the sensibilities of others. And I likeactifed because it helps my allergies.
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 10:08pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1091 of 2088)
Not to mention yer sermons.
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:10pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1092 of 2088)
Gosh, there is a little bit of history here amosgted ye poster is there?
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 10:14pm Jan
10, 2000 EST (#1093 of 2088)
Snow Pea: And, admittedly, I tend to look at "AOL people" in the same way I look at bowlers.
Snow! You wound me to the quick! I've been an "AOL [person]" for five years and I like itjust fine.
Now where did I put my bowling ball?
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 10:15pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1094 of 2088)
Snake, Cooter Brown is an imbiber of prodigious proportions. He is said to be able tooutdrink the Ole Miss Band and still walk a straight line. Ole Cooter has been known to beintoxicated on occasion, but that takes a quantity of adult beverages the like of which hasseldom been seen in these parts. When that does occur, lock up the children and get thewomen off the streets!
Hence the saying "drunker than Cooter Brown."
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:19pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1095 of 2088)
You pass my man, you are a Mississippian. Nice to meet you. (drunker, stoner, pick yourcrutch)
Better living through denial.... [Duh. . .] - 10:22pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1096 of 2088)
"amosgted"???
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:24pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1097 of 2088)
Yea, amosgted, or is that amonkst?
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 10:26pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1098 of 2088)
Nice to meet you too, Snake....even if your wife did go to Cow College. ;-)
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 10:27pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1099 of 2088)
Nope, no AOL...
Just a local ISP and Netscape. Works fine for what I do. The pop up ads and GIFs (orwhatever they were) that bugged everybody caused me nary a difficulty. They wereannoying, but didn't take long to load and the pop ups were easily clicked away.
No questions asked! [Blackricco] - 10:30pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1100 of 2088)
Snake... you're crackin' me up, man! are you an AOL user? LOLOL!
Lara... I just have two questions...
What's your cape made of, and... would you sign my candy apple red bowling ball?
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:31pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1101 of 2088)
Sorry about that link, didn't do that for me.
Cooter, she still has hers (cow bell). Her uncle went to Ole Miss so get togethers wereaways fun. When she gets home, I lay out some rebel jokes.
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:36pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1102 of 2088)
Oh yea, how could I forget the
REBEL YELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 10:43pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1103 of 2088)
Hotty Toddy, gosh almighty...Who in the hell are we...HEY!Flim flam....bim bam....OLE MISS...BY DAMN!!
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 10:44pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1104 of 2088)
Q. How many Ole Miss students does it take to change a flat tire?
A. Three. Two to mix the drinks, and one to call on the cell phone for someone to come andchange the flat.
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:49pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1105 of 2088)
Two to mix the drinks, and one to call on the cell phone for someone to come and changethe flat.
Wait now Cooter, I’m wondering, everyone knows it takes two Ole Miss students and oneengineer from State to operate a cell phone.
[ex-glencarr] - 10:50pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1106 of 2088)
Well at least you guys had Faulkner...
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 10:51pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1107 of 2088)
Q. What do you get when you cross a Mississippi State graduate and an octopus?
A. AN 8 ROW COTTON PICKER!!
BWAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
"The Cong Don't Surf..." [spoonbill] - 10:52pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1108 of 2088)
Evening All: Hey Cooter and nice to meet you Snake. Always nice to see another fromSouth of the Mason Dixon.
Barkeep! A nice pint of Rebel Yell and what ever anyone else wants.
Remember all you college football fans that ALL dirt roads lead to CLEMSON.
All over the map, figure that, and my mothers gay. [Snake] - 10:55pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1109 of 2088)
AN 8 ROW COTTON PICKER
Ouch, that one was almost below the belt.
BUT, I have never seen so much cotton and so many cows in my entire life. Fact: morecows in Mississippi that people. Could see that question on greed so write it down.
[HansonRC] - 10:55pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1110 of 2088)
In one hour, fifteen minutes I'm going to watch some Piutes sacrifice some Aztecs on TV.
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 10:59pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1111 of 2088)
I have some others Snake, but I'll join you and Boomer for a nightcap, and then I'mhitting the sheets. Congratulate your bride on the Bully's fine year for me. Oh....some ofmy relatives own some of that cotton and those cows around Stickville. ;-)
"The Cong Don't Surf..." [spoonbill] - 10:59pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1112 of 2088)
eeeeeeeeeeeech! huuurrraaaaaaanggh.yelllllllllllllllllllllll. Snick, snick, snick. ugh ah.
Smooooth, any one want a pull off this pint?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 11:07pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1113 of 2088)
Ricco
Lara... I just have two questions...
What's your cape made of,
Bullet proof silk and lace.
and... would you sign my candy apple red bowling ball?
Eeeewwwwwweweee noooooooo. Any balls that big must be diseased and I ain't touchin'em.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 11:12pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1114 of 2088)
[HansonRC] - 10:55pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1168 of 1171) In one hour, fifteenminutes I'm going to watch some Piutes sacrifice some Aztecs on TV.
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Is the family coming by for this one?
[ex-glencarr] - 11:14pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1115 of 2088)
I can't decide whether or not to go to sleep now!
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 11:16pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1116 of 2088)
Gee, let's make popcorn and gather the kiddies...
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 11:16pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1117 of 2088)
Better stay up and catch the Aztec sacrifices, Glen. It'll prolly be a while before you get tosee something like that, again.
What channel was that on, again, Hanson? LOL
Oh look, Sher's fixin' popcorn. LOLOL move over.
[HansonRC] - 11:23pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1118 of 2088)
Is the family coming by for this one?
The tribe is collecting in front of many a sports bar, hoping that the Great Chiefs at ESPNwill oblige the treaty that they signed.
May be on the warpath if the treaty is not honored tonight. Scratch that, will be on thewarpath tonight if the treaty is not honored tonight.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 11:25pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1119 of 2088)
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH football. LOLOLOLOL
Nevermind.
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 11:39pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1120 of 2088)
Oh shucks, and just when I had Aaron talked into being bloodthirsty.
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 11:54pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1121 of 2088)
Hanson...
No hockey tonight?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 11:56pm Jan 10, 2000 EST (#1122 of 2088)
OH was he talking about hockey??? LOL
Hey Sher, get Aaron back in the bloodthirsty mode, they're talking about hockey.
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 12:02am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1123 of 2088)
No...
I just mentioned hockey 'cause the RED WINGS are so awesome,
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 12:04am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1124 of 2088)
Ohhh, Okay.
Put the kid back in nonbloodthirsty mode, the hockey game reference was just acommercial.
LOL
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 01:13am Jan
11, 2000 EST (#1125 of 2088)
Noir, it would be far more fun!
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 01:13am Jan
11, 2000 EST (#1125 of 2088)
Noir, it would be far more fun!
keep my post, it might be the answer on Greed. [Snake] - 01:16am Jan 11, 2000
EST (#1126 of 2088)
What do you mean, everyone. Everyone, or everyone here?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:24am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1127 of 2088)
Hey, goood one, :::applause applause applause::::
Thanks Tony, you never disappoint us. LOL good show. Keep on going, we ain't sleepy, wewant you to entertain us. Do it.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:24am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1127 of 2088)
Hey, goood one, :::applause applause applause::::
Thanks Tony, you never disappoint us. LOL good show. Keep on going, we ain't sleepy, wewant you to entertain us. Do it.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:27am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1128 of 2088)
LOLOLOLOL Ricco, I think the latter.
keep my post, it might be the answer on Greed. [Snake] - 01:28am Jan 11, 2000
EST (#1129 of 2088)
Homie?
I’ll try again, nicer this time I guess.
No white person is in her corner
No white person here, or no white person?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:29am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1130 of 2088)
There you go Tony, work it. You perform on command, LOL even though you swear youdon't, you do. Come on Tony, work it. We love it when you do your act. We nod approval, weclap, we laugh. LOL come on there Tony more, more more. We demand it.
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 01:30am Jan
11, 2000 EST (#1131 of 2088)
Oh geeze, Lara, I don't see Maggie around anyplace, and I'm not sure I'm allowed to doHawaiian curses without supervision.
And anyway, I don't know Tony well enough to have any issues with him. I mean, whatkinds of horrors should I call down upon his head, even if I can do the curses alone?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:35am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1132 of 2088)
Don't worry about it Robbie, just grab a chair and watch the show. Tony likes to pretendthat we don't call the shots but if you'll notice, when I say entertain us, he does just that.LOL
I've had the bar moved over here and I think Ramondo's cousin is coming to tend the bar.We'll just watch the show and if at any point you want to throw a newts eye or a bat tit,feel free. LOL Tony doesn't care, he's just here for our entertainment.
"Meow" is like "Aloha"-it can mean anything. [Crimson] - 01:39am Jan 11, 2000
EST (#1133 of 2088)
Boy did *I* wander into the wrong thread!
I'd say something stupid like "I thought this was the INTRO thread", but then I'd hear itabout how y'all could post where you want......and...well....I think I'll just mosey back outtahere......
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:40am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1134 of 2088)
Waaahoooo, oh that's a good one. LOL ::::Wild applause::::: Oh you will get a tip at the end ofthe evening, ma man, yes you will. LOL
You go Tony, you go.
Now, on with the show.
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 01:40am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1135 of 2088)
No. But thanks for asking.
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 01:41am Jan
11, 2000 EST (#1136 of 2088)
Po'kepo'ke a'ku ia ule! PAU!!!
No questions asked! [Blackricco] - 01:41am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1137 of 2088)
God Sherrie... I'm almost pissin' in my pants here!
Colored people don't like being called negroes.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:41am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1138 of 2088)
I gotta go tell the rest of the gang that Tony's performing for us. You know how they hateto miss one of his performances. But hey, if they miss this one, all they have to do isdemand that he do another. LOL
keep my post, it might be the answer on Greed. [Snake] - 01:42am Jan 11, 2000
EST (#1139 of 2088)
There it goes right there
I saw it, she posted and posted terms until someone cracks, and does it. And the "There itgoes"
Well let me tell you this, "Its" been spewing from you since I first read you.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:42am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1140 of 2088)
She's good, ain't she? LOLOL
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:46am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1142 of 2088)
Po'kepo'ke a'ku ia ule! PAU!!!
Ahhh at last, a voice of reason. LOLOLOL
Maggie has just appeared on the scene. You need reinforcements, Robbie? LOLOL
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:47am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1143 of 2088)
Okay, okay, everyone has been notified that Tony is performing for us. LOL the crowd isgathering. Oh how they love the show.
Okay Tony, get started.
keep my post, it might be the answer on Greed. [Snake] - 01:48am Jan 11, 2000
EST (#1144 of 2088)
I'm back, did I miss anything?
keep my post, it might be the answer on Greed. [Snake] - 01:50am Jan 11, 2000
EST (#1145 of 2088)
darn, and I paid for this. Does it get better in act II?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:50am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1146 of 2088)
HEY SHERRIE IT'S PEOPLE OF COLOR.
Just thought I'd help
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:52am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1147 of 2088)
Albino persuasion. LOLLOLOLO ohman Tony, you are hot tonight, pleasing the crowd. LOLcan you hear the applause.
More, we demand it.
[_maggie_] - 01:53am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1148 of 2088)
Peek a BOO!
You did that well, Robbie. *lol*
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 01:54am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1149 of 2088)
Yeah I gotta get that one tattooed somewhere, it will definitely come in handy.
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 01:54am Jan
11, 2000 EST (#1150 of 2088)
Maggie's here? Oh thank goodness, I shouldn't be doing this alone.
Although I think even she would agree that I took a pretty good chop with my first soloeffort.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:54am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1151 of 2088)
See how I control them? I forced them to stop whatever they were doingand brought them here.
Yo fool, LOL we were already here doing this. LOLOL you just dropped by and we decidedwe needed entertainment.
Whatta fool.
More Tony, more, we demand you entertain us.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:56am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1152 of 2088)
You can call anyone you'd like, leeze lara. It's time for me to move on. Whoknows......I may stay.....I may be back tomorrow.......next week......nextmonth....ya never know.....
Tony for:
You kicked my rear, I'm outta here. LOL
No questions asked! [Blackricco] - 01:56am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1153 of 2088)
Awww, damn... the show's over already?
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:57am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1154 of 2088)
Yeah I told Tony he could go, so he went. LOLOL
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 01:57am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1155 of 2088)
Yesterday upon the stairI met a man who wasn't thereHe wasn't there again todayBut he still wants to be ofay...
keep my post, it might be the answer on Greed. [Snake] - 01:57am Jan 11, 2000
EST (#1156 of 2088)
OK, that was pretty anti-climatic. I’m going to bed while I still have a chance with mywhite wife.
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 01:58am Jan
11, 2000 EST (#1157 of 2088)
Mahalo, Maggie! I just knew knowing the word "ule" would come in handy some day.
It's been lovely but I have to scream now. [lara croft] - 01:59am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1158 of 2088)
I thought ule went with lele as in ule lele the guitar
One test is worth ten-thousand expert opinions [plain bill] - 02:25am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1159 of 2088)
SherrieG 1/11/00 1:52am
Damn, Sherrie, you been understudying Hank?
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 02:25am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1160 of 2088)
thats UKE lele.
[_maggie_] - 02:27am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1161 of 2088)
Ku ka ule, ho'o ule. Which one fits the situation, robbie?
We have enough youth; we need a fountain of smart. [MsRobbie] - 02:33am Jan
11, 2000 EST (#1162 of 2088)
Ho'o ule, Maggie. Also 'o'i ule and makali'i ule.
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 03:14am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1163 of 2088)
thats UKE lele.
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 03:15am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1164 of 2088)
Hiya Bill, no, it's just that Tony brings out the best in all of us...
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 08:49am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1165 of 2088)
(yawn)...
G'morning.
Did I miss anything?
http://www.geocities.com/wellesley/7368 [Liz_] - 09:48am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1166
of 2088)
Not unless you have a thing for watching what happens when they throw the chum inthe water, hoeker.
How you this morning?
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 09:53am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1167 of 2088)
I'm fine thanks.
What's all of this stuff? It looks like ground beef. Or maybe, ground simian. Was there amishap?
Gotta take momma to the DR...BBL
http://www.geocities.com/wellesley/7368 [Liz_] - 10:11am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1168
of 2088)
It's the detritus left behind when otherwise intelligent adults gang bang.
Hope your mom is ok, hoeker. Take care.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -
Arthur C. Clarke [smartalix] - 10:16am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1169 of 2088)
Something's up with Hoeker's mom?????
Read My Lips: No New Texans! [SherrieG] - 10:17am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1170 of 2088)
No, Alix.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -
Arthur C. Clarke [smartalix] - 10:25am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1171 of 2088)
Oh, I was curious because she was asked after.
http://www.geocities.com/wellesley/7368 [Liz_] - 10:27am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1172
of 2088)
Hi Alix...hoeker said he was taking her to the Dr. this am.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -
Arthur C. Clarke [smartalix] - 10:31am Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1173 of 2088)
Okay. Thanks for the info. Just making sure...
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 12:07pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1174 of 2088)
Sorry for the confusion...
"Momma" is my wife, the mother of my children (well, at least I think they're mine).
Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway. [DaveGin] - 12:31pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1175 of 2088)
I knew what you meant, Hoeker.
Though I would never call mi esposa "mama." Again.
http://www.geocities.com/wellesley/7368 [Liz_] - 12:48pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1176
of 2088)
OH! Well then, I hope your wife is ok : )
I might not give the answer that you want me to... [hoeker] - 01:29pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1177 of 2088)
Thank you...
It's a checkup to adjust this thalamic stimulator she had installed a couple of months ago.It's to reduce the severity of her MS tremors. It's pretty cool really. You can turn it on andoff with a magnetic switch. You should see her twitch when we visit the cyclotron.
Your Ad could go here. [CooterBrown] - 01:37pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1178 of 2088)
Hoeker, I'm sorry but I just LMAO at your last post! Hug your bride for me.
Eat right. Stay fit. Die anyway. [DaveGin] - 01:39pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1179 of 2088)
You guys must be fun a parties, Hoeker.
Give her a hug for me too.
[ex-glencarr] - 01:58pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1180 of 2088)
I'm twitching just thinking about it. Take care, hoeker.
[ex-glencarr] - 01:59pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1181 of 2088)
And I was pissed cuz Regis didn't call today...
Millennium Magic ............................Libby [mbette] - 02:02pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1182 of 2088)
Are you trying to get on his new game show, glencar?
Hoeker, hugs to you and your wife. :)
[ex-glencarr] - 02:06pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1183 of 2088)
Well, Lib, I'd like to be a millionaire but I just don't get the return call. It's toughhanging around waiting on the telephone...I'd try one of those other shows but thoseshows are in LA, I guess.
Millennium Magic ............................Libby [mbette] - 02:09pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1184 of 2088)
Glencar, I've heard about Regis's new show, but I've never watched it. I have no idea howit works. You have to wait around by the phone for a return call? Do you have a cellphone? Maybe you should get one. A million bucks is a lot of money, afterall. ;-)
[ex-glencarr] - 02:12pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1185 of 2088)
You call their 1-800-# & then if you answer 3 Q's correctly, they might call you the nextday between 12-3 or 3-6pm. I've qualified quite a few times but I haven't received thatrandom phone call the next day. You're correct about the cell phone but I'd hate to be atwork with 12 planes on final approach & Regis a-dialing! Well, I'm off to either give orreceive a tennis lesson. Later folks!
Me and my mate were back at the shack [Snake] - 11:21pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1186
of 2088)
Is there a show tonight?
[muse] - 11:30pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1187 of 2088)
Nah...today was just a matinee.
"The Cong Don't Surf..." [spoonbill] - 11:55pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1188 of 2088)
Damn dead over at RRs. Looks like everyone is over here. Can a drink be had in this hole?
[muse] - 11:57pm Jan 11, 2000 EST (#1189 of 2088)
Race you back...loser buys.
"The Cong Don't Surf..." [spoonbill] - 12:01am Jan 12, 2000 EST (#1190 of 2088)
your on...............{slam}
Pedestal Demolition no job too big/too small, call [Stonedollar] - 07:14am Jan
12, 2000 EST (#1191 of 2088)
My MY Daves been busy I see, there isn't a Tony post in sight.
Spoonbill
From Apocalypse Now, its "Charlie don't surf".
Cooter
"8 row cotton picker"
Funny.
http://www.geocities.com/wellesley/7368 [Liz_] - 10:03am Jan 12, 2000 EST (#1192
of 2088)
Actually, I believe it was Tony who was busy. I don't think he posted at all last night inhere.
Oh, just go suck a sweat sock.... [Duh. . .] - 04:19pm Jan 31, 2000 EST (#1193 of 2088)
Bump cause I like it....
[SCQ] - 12:42pm Feb 5, 2000 EST (#1194 of 2088)
~Southern Maryland. Grew up in the coal region of PA. ~I'm a student of archaeology at St.Mary's College of MD. ~I'm engaged to a very silly man. =) ~I'm a conservative Democrat,though I don't vote along strict party lines. ~I believe that government should play assmall a role in people's private lives as possible. ~I love reading, photography, goodmovies television, and exceptional comedy like Monty Python, among others. ~It is reallyhard for me to say who I admire in Politics. I least admire Bill Clinton. ~I belong to theChurch of the Spiritually Confused at the moment. ~"Let everyone mind their ownbusiness and endeavor to be what they were made." My life philosophy coincides withHenry D.'s. ~I would shake Dr. M.L.King's hand and hug him. ~I would think aboutpunching AND slapping Pat Buchanan. ~I can't be a true follower of Dr. King if I usephysical violence. =)
[surferchicklet] - 11:28pm Feb 5, 2000 EST (#1195 of 2088)
Wow. Hadn't been here in a while... That was interesting.
Ok... most of mine I've posted... updates tho...
I'm no longer in the south ... Yay! Originally from NC tho... (no insult intended, Boomerand Cooter) Now residing in New England where it is indeed colder than... well. It's damncold.
I have one child who is enjoying the relocation, doing well in her new school, and lovingthe snow.
I no longer teach in a prison, but am still in education. For now.
Poliitics? Moderate I guess... and registered a Dem.
I'm not online as much as I used to be, am not as stressed as I used to be, and oops... ok, amjust as b****y as always... Or as I've been told... just as *assertive and independent.* S*
I do have people here on PF that I'd like to hug and/or slap now, but will take the 5th onthat.
[surferchicklet] - 11:54pm Feb 5, 2000 EST (#1196 of 2088)
Oh...And I do have a new favorite saying or two...
You aren't responsible for what happened to you as a child, but you are responsible foraccepting some personal responsibility and not allowing it to affect the rest of your life.*
And *Never try to teach a pig to sing... it wastes your time and annoys the pig.*
"Friede den Hutten! Krieg den Palasten!" [La Lil'One] - 11:55pm Feb 5, 2000 EST (#1197 of 2088)
Well, as you know, my interests are pop music (Bluegrass/anglo-celtic folk/various rockstyles),archticture and design, geography, history, and geomorphology. Oh, and politics,of course.
[synthesis] - 11:01pm Feb 23, 2000 EST (#1200 of 2088)
Hi my name is Carmen, I live in Tampa, Florida. I just got married in September when Iwas 8 months pregnant, a couple weeks after I got married I had a baby girl (that soundsbad dosen't it). I plan on going back to college soon. My husband just graduated from hisschool so hopefully he will be the first one out of both of us to get a decent job. Right nowwe live in one of those neighborhoods that if you walk outside at night you might get shot(I hope this dosn't sound like I'm complaining). I know I might sound like a loser to someof you but I am at least trying to turn my life around, its just not easy with a baby. Aboutpolitics I am usually a democrat but I want to vote for McCain if he gets nominated. Ireally admire McCain just for who he is and because if he became president I know hewould really change things for the better. If I met G.W.Bush I would probably want toblacken his eye or hurt him really badly. As for what I do for fun, you're looking at it,although I do enjoy a little music from time to time (techno). I am also looking forward togoing back to school because I think that would be fun (anything but sitting at home). Ialso like football, The Tampabay Buccaneers are my favorite team of coarse and I hopethey make it to the Superbowl next year.
[jackmac] - 11:37pm Feb 23, 2000 EST (#1201 of 2088)
Synthesis Welcome and congrats on the new baby. I am a Bush supporter, but what thehell, I'm from Texas, what would you expect. *G*
[Wahiawa] - 02:51am Mar 3, 2000 EST (#1202 of 2088)
I'm the mystery poster.
It could be Babette or Bill or ?, but you don't know...
And that's what makes it a mystery.
One foot on the brake, and one on the gas...HEY! [hoeker] - 08:49am Mar 3, 2000
EST (#1203 of 2088)
No question whatsoever...
I know Babette. Babette was a friend of mine. You're no Babette, Billy.
[Wahiawa] - 09:03am Mar 3, 2000 EST (#1204 of 2088)
hoeker is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO smart.....*s*......*G*.....
hoeker for POTUS.
He could have really good negative ads.
;^D
^. .^ [Wulfe] - 03:56pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1205 of 2088)
Technical writer in the Denver metro area. I eke out a little bit of other writing, mainlytravel articles, but have been working on a novel that I still hope to finish one day. Mywife and I would be DINKs-double income, no kids, though usually one or the other of usis pursuing some project which precludes full time employment.
Could have been in Vietnam, but I fell neatly between the administrative cracks. Just asthey nullified student deferments and implemented the lottery, I drew a high number andso was able to continue my aimless wandering through youth. Sometimes I feel like Ireally missed out on something, though the vets I share this with look at me like I’m anidiot.
I was a registered Independent, though that aces you out of voting in primaries inColorado so I went to the Dems. I’d call myself pretty soft on that support. Somebody comesup with a fiscal conservative and social moderate not beholden to the extremes of eitherthe left or the right, and they will likely get my vote. (If you’re out there, pleaseannounce your candidacy, now!) My Dream Team might be a McCain-Powell ticket. (dreamon)
Politics, well, I’m all over the map. It would be impossible to summarize that very easily.Government is there to protect us, so I guess I’d sooner go with less government thanmore, though sometimes we need protection from ourselves. I try to let reason guide mychoices, perhaps (happily) the only holdover from a youthful fling with Randism, oops Imean Objectivism.
Christianity never seemed to "take" with me, and I’ve have been attracted to Yoga and,more recently, Buddhism. When I lived in Boulder in the 70s, I was a bit turned off by thestyle of Buddhism taught there, so stayed on its periphery. I’ve explored the principles ofZen over the years, and find that the principles and practice strike a chord with me thatnothing else has.
Freedom is my philosophy. Without freedom, nothing else is possible.
I could shake hands or hug any leader whose vision has transcended the commonplace:Sadat, MLK, Gandhi. Where is someone who is still alive that I could say this about?
Well, I guess I’d have to line up a bunch of people and do a Three Stooges group slap.Howard Stern, Dennis Rodman, Donald Trump, and Rush Limbaugh would occupy places ofhonor, but I guess I’d slot in our Commander-in-Chief for squandering an historicopportunity to remold the Post-Cold War world, and Newt, for letting ego override talent.
I forget how long I’ve been on the Pathfinder boards. My addiction began with the Time100 and I enjoy (really!) the international contacts of the T100 and International boards,but the Politics board is too lively a place to stay away from. Every time I try to get out,they pull me right back in!
GW: [G. Washington] - 04:17pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1206 of 2088)
wulfe: Welcome.
My own Buddhism has been continually evolving over the years. I've recently gone backto first principles and have been practising mindfulness. I've also been practisingTranscendental Meditation since 1986; it works for me.
Email me (gw_17@hotmail.com) to talk about esoteric Buddhist matters so we don't boreeveryone else.
Technical writing is good. I edit tech writers here in Columbus, OH. None of them haskilled me yet, so I must be successful. :--)
..
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -
Arthur C. Clarke [smartalix] - 04:25pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1207 of 2088)
Welcome, Wulfe,
I'm an editor, too. I'm a real bastard, though *g*.
GW: [G. Washington] - 04:28pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1208 of 2088)
That's the way it is, alix...
Good cop...bad cop...
Good editor...bad editor.....
^. .^ [Wulfe] - 04:36pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1209 of 2088)
Have these message boards and the rampant bad grammar and misspellings had any sortof negative effect on you guys?
Thanks for the address, GW, I will shoot you something soon. I'd put my own address here,but some guy on the Military boards is a bit of a fanatic and I've made him mad more thanonce.
GW: [G. Washington] - 04:54pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1210 of 2088)
wulfe: Bad grammar and misspellings are indeed rampant here, but there's no point ingetting anal over it. Y'know?
I don't use perfect grammar all the time myself (although I'm anal about proofreadingmy posts), but who cares? It's a conversational site.
In any case, my grammar is better than wiley's. But he didn't have the benefit of an OhioState education. So you have to make allowances.
Want Breakfast in Bed? Sleep in the Kitchen! [freeindividual] - 05:39pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1211 of 2088)
Wekkum ^. .^ [Wulfe]
Doan let'eese guys skarya bout da spelin n grammer n stuvf, at's wha editersis4.
Juss be kaerfulla da posterfees r yull katchit frum MsRobbie. *G*
^. .^ [Wulfe] - 05:42pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1212 of 2088)
I have retired my alter ego(s) Hans n' Franz, but they were no masters of the spelled word, Ican tell you.
Want Breakfast in Bed? Sleep in the Kitchen! [freeindividual] - 05:46pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1213 of 2088)
alter ego(s)?
Them'er sumpin like the insurance company? Smith & Wesson??
Henova'e? [surferchicklet] - 06:10pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1214 of 2088)
Alix... You are not... Hush...
S*
Wulfe... Love your handle and nick...
I will drive you nuts if you are anal about spelling and so on...
The sad thing is I know better... just am wicked hyper, doing too many things at once andforget to edit..*S*
Lei Ms Rob [MsRobbie] - 06:20pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1215 of 2088)
GW: Bad grammar and misspellings are indeed rampant here, but there's no point in getting anal over it.
Infidel.
[SusieQueue] - 07:50pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1216 of 2088)
Wulfe -- I lived in Boulder in the '70s, too. Did you go to CU? I was in the school of journalismthere.
I've enjoyed your posts. I lurk more than post, and my lurking is severely limited by timeconstraints.
GW: [G. Washington] - 09:00pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1217 of 2088)
MsRobbie: The grammatically challenged are everywhere on Time's Politics......usingpossessives when they mean plurals....using "their" instead of "there" instead of"they're"..........
And Mr. DaveGin, who should be setting an example, is one of the worst offenders.
How can you fight them? You might as well clean the Augean Stables.
No, one must learn to live with the grammatically challenged, and tip-toe among theirmisspellings and bad constructions....and forgive...forgive...forgive.....
Don't start correcting grammar errors around here.
That way madness lies.......
Sit-ting on a park bench... [hoeker] - 11:28pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1218 of 2088)
Except for accept...
Affect and effect. Your and you're. The violations are endless. It's driving me to drink.
Henova'e? [surferchicklet] - 11:31pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1219 of 2088)
Hey... good excuse, hoeker..;^)
Lei Ms Rob [MsRobbie] - 11:32pm Mar 7, 2000 EST (#1220 of 2088)
GW, I know. Believe me, I know. I spend a lot of time biting my fingers to keep from gettingout my red pen. Sometimes I don't bite my fingers hard enough. The ones that offend me themost are the ones posted on education-bashing threads claiming school people areill-prepared to teach. Then Lisaa and Perf and Cooter and I respond, using correct grammarand spelling. I keep hoping that gets noticed, but I'm probably just dreaming.
Want Breakfast in Bed? Sleep in the Kitchen! [freeindividual] - 11:31am Mar 8, 2000 EST (#1221 of 2088)
I keep hoping that gets noticed, but I'm probably just dreaming.
Anesthesia hasn't worn off yet?
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -
Arthur C. Clarke [smartalix] - 05:40am Mar 9, 2000 EST (#1222 of 2088)
The horrible thing is, since they made me web content editor, I haven't done any editing.I've spent my time trying to streamline our web content update process, and consolidateall of our different publication's email newsletter activity. Lot's o' meetings, but progressis like herding sh*t uphill on a cold day...
GW: [G. Washington] - 10:49am Mar 9, 2000 EST (#1223 of 2088)
Ah well, alix. All those misplaced commas and dangling modifiers will be there waiting foryou.
A comforting thought, what?
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -
Arthur C. Clarke [smartalix] - 11:45am Mar 9, 2000 EST (#1224 of 2088)
Looking at it that way, I think I really love my new job...
This position, since it involves new content development (eventually), will involve lots ofgreat work, but first the stables have to be cleaned out, and there are no rivers handy...
It's just the damn ramp-up that is a pain. But then again, since I'm developing the process,I have only myself to blame if it screws up.
Never slap a man chewing tobacco!!! [Stonedollar] - 12:09pm Mar 9, 2000 EST (#1225 of 2088)
Infidel.
LOL Robbie.
BTW...what does Castro have to do with it?!
[Lookingglassman] - 12:04pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1226 of 2088)
EL Paso, TX US Postal Service Single Republican, but voting for Gore. All politicians lie, but the liar you know is better than the liar you don't know. I like Star Trek I admire no one in politics. Baptist Carpe Diem: Seize the Day Hug (and possibly feel up): Denise Richards Slap: Michael Jackson
Support a lawyer. Go to medical school. [CooterBrown] - 12:39pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1227 of 2088)
Cool. Welcome to PF.
[Lookingglassman] - 12:41pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1228 of 2088)
Thanks.
[islandman] - 01:05pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1229 of 2088)
I have been around off and on for several years... 3 or 4 maybe? I just had the opportunityto drop back in a couple of days ago...
I home base in Puerto Rico and periodically live aboard my sailboat Swan Song.
I am retired from the navy. I am a partner in a guesthouse with my wife, which is anoff/on type of relationship. I dabble in import/export due to my travels.
I have absolutely no political affiliation... I view all politicians as parisites who could careless, except where it benefits their politics. It comes down to money and power.
I sail and travel.... I write short stories and sell one now and then. I am a sometimespainter and sketch artist... sell some of that stuff too. I like woodworking (sailboatinteriors). I like to hang out in island bars and BS with the locals and suck down somelocal beer as well. And then there are the sunsets....
I cannot say I truly admire anyone in politics since I do not have much faith inpoliticians.
I admit to a creator of some sort... natural process maybe?
What's your philosophy of life? ...if you love a thing, it don't have to love you back
Who would I hug or shake the hand of? I can't just this moment remember the guys name,but he sold out his shares in Netscape and gave 100 million bucks to the educationdepartment of Mississippi... Not too shabby!
Who would I slap? Probably OJ, although it wouldn't change anything.
Oh yeah... I like dogs, but don't have much use for rug rats.
Tippin' the Scales.............. [charolais] - 05:07pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1230 of 2088)
I suppose I will formally introduce myself after innundating the Politic boards with myabsurdities, moos and other nonsense......
Female
44, married to a wonderful husband and also into a wonderful family (yep, I really do getalong with my in-laws!)
Live on a 1500 ac. farm in Iowa, 950 ac. which are row crop. Raise beef cattle (most ofwhich are CharolaisX) and have some hogs- we only fatten and have a 250 headconfinement for that.
We employ a Renegade Amishman here on the farm- he lives in the home place and he ispart of the family!
I work out of my home, doing books for Ag related businesses, other farmers and someindividuals that just don't wanna fool with it. (No, I don't make alot of bucks... I am toodamn nice, I guess) Also, I do some support service for folks with home PCs and also hooksmall networking systems up in small offices....I'm not a real pro- I am just wired for thesethings and love to mess with them..... no formal education in computer science.Experience has taught me everything.
I also work on the farm- my roles consist of deciding which heifers are held back forreplacements and I also look after any baby calves in trouble. I guess you could say that Ikinda keep an eye on the stock herd and call some decisions when need be.
I know some of you have seen my posts about "going" to the field, and if you look in Duh'ssite- my pic is on page 8. I love the field work and will be having horrid board withdrawalwhen planting gets in full swing around here. I will miss you all! But, I am anxious to getback out in the fields.... something about the "life", if ya know what I mean.
I love cattle..... that I make no secret of, nor am shameful of- I have some wonderful petshere- big pets and are the butt of many jokes on the farm. Such as who is really on thedinnerplate....... hahaha!
I am also a serious collector of "cow" figurines, bells and anything related to cows...stuffed animals, too! Yes, I even have the damn Beany Babie cows!!!!! I am missing Tabascoif anyone wants to give him up for a reasonable price!!!! Other beanies suck....
I love the Pathfinder boards because of all of you (well...... not all of ya) and I think this isbetter than the telephone! I love to visit and be ridiculous and have fun... however, I dohave my principles and I stick to them-
I have met and correspond with some wonderful folks her and next door (see, ms Robbie, Idid not say 100s!) and I love ya all!
Thank you all for making me feel welcome!
MOO MOO!!!!!!!
HEY!! No fighting in the war room! [DaveGin] - 06:51pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1231 of 2088)
Oh, give us a big smooth, ya darned ol' cow.
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -
Arthur C. Clarke [smartalix] - 07:36pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1232 of 2088)
Charolais,
Your presence makes these boards better. I'm glad you decided to join us.
He may not be fast, but he IS very, very slow [Dan'l] - 07:49pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1233 of 2088)
Hidee. Name's Dan (there's a surprise) Artist, surfer, philosopher, I returned to living in SanDiego after 15 years in Hawaii. Although 50 years in chronological age, I refused to grow up past 30. Working for asoftware company as an 3D artist/designer. Divorced and compensating for the loss with 3 dogs. Devout Atheist, Clinton Democrat and non-smoker for the last 4 years.
[Oregon_Jim] - 07:50pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1234 of 2088)
Dan'l Ever surf Trestles? Or K-55 in Baja?
Tippin' the Scales.............. [charolais] - 07:50pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1235 of 2088)
Oh, give us a big smooth, ya darned ol' cow.
define smooth please... and....... you called me a cute little heifer and now I am a darned olcow? well, I never!
Snow [Snow Pea] - 08:14pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1236 of 2088)
Now if I could just get a mix of the lives that Islandman, Charolais and Dan'l live, I thinkI'd be happy.
[Oregon_Jim] - 08:22pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1238 of 2088)
Dan'l
I grew up in Orange County and lived in Laguna Beach for 15 years before moving up toOregon. I've surfed most of Baja's top spots as well as So Cal's. Even 'Boogie-Boarded' theWedge in Newport Beach. Almost lost my life on that one.
I worked as a 'shaper' for the Hawk Brothers in Huntington Beach for 3 years way backwhen. I still use "Zog's Sex Wax" even up here in the cold waters of Oregon.
LOL
I am a member of SRF and so therefore I know Swami's quite well - inside and out.
He may not be fast, but he IS very, very slow [Dan'l] - 09:01pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1239 of 2088)
Laguna, eh!
heheh . . . used to cruise up to Newport Beach quite a bit. Being the total water guy (swimteam, City Lifeguard), me and my pals liked nuthin' better than man-handling the Dirty'ol Wedge!!! Don't know about boogie-boardin' there tho *g* I mean, where do you go tobail??? LOL
[Oregon_Jim] - 09:10pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1240 of 2088)
Dan'l
RIght now I'm listening to the Beach Boys - "Help Me Rhonda" and thinking about drivingdown PCH from Dana Point to Cardiff.
*sniff* - memories
[Oregon_Jim] - 09:12pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1241 of 2088)
"Catch A Wave And You're Sittin' On Top Of the World"
I'm feelin' verklempt
Even Mother Earth gets PMS [BrujaVerde] - 09:24pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1242 of 2088)
Wow this is a really cool thread. I haven't read threw one in a while. I got through about500 posts, didn't see it before today. it's good to hear about all of you since I took mymaternity leave and was *gone* for 1-1/2 years and am still getting to know the postersafter being "on" for a few months.
Charalois, thank you for coming here, I have never met a cow girl like you, before! I loveyour MOOS!
Anyway, I will play this game, for those of you who don't know me:
"Where do you live?"
The lovely state of New Jersey. Smog, highway tolls and all.
"What do you do for a living? "
I am a mom now. That and being a housewife, that's the rub. But I also have a job threedays a week at a construction company. I am going back to school in June to studyarchaology. I am also an artist, my latest art has been creating quilts.
" Married? Single? Gay? Have children?"
Married, two children, when I'm done being married I plan on becoming a lesbian whohas sex occasionally with men.
"What's your political affiliation?"
Left-leaning independent. Likes the Green party but feels we are stuck with either GOP orDEM. The two-party stronghold is thick.
"What's your philosophy of politics?"
We must protect our freedoms. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech are thecornerstones of our democracy.
"What do you do for fun? What are your interests?"
Party. Dance. Garden. Camp. Go to Pagan Gatherings. Talk to you guys. I am passionateabout the environment.
" Who do you admire most in politics?"
Gosh, that's a hard question. I like Chuck Schumer. I also like John McCain. Ralph Naderhas some great ideas, especially his disgust with corporate culture.
"Who do you admire least?"
Rudy Giuliani, Ralph Reed, Pat Robertson.
" What's your religion?"
Wiccan Pagan who just joined my local Unitarian Church. I wanted the kids to have achance to choose their own religion while learning about all religions and shared values.I would like them to also be Pagan but they don't have to be.
"What's your philosophy of life?"
If it harm none, Do what you will.
"If you could shake the hand or hug one person, from the world of politics,entertainment, sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be?"
I would probably jump Paul O'Neil's bones, if he was close enough. I once met Joe Montanaand had to restrain myself. I think I would like to shake Bill Clinton's hand because, lovehim or hate him, he has been some piece of work.
"If you could punch or slap one person, from the world of politics, entertainment, sports,or from Pathfinder, who would it be? "
I would love to whack Bob Barr upside the head for attacking Wiccans in the military.
"Anything else you'd like to add?"
Yeah, one of these days I will learn how to format my posts better.
That's all. I'm sure I will be embarrassed enough when I read this later. When I'm sober,anyway, LOL!
Oh yeah, I used to be GreenHag, in my previous incarnation. Now I am "Green Witch" inSpanish in honor of my Puerto Rican ancestors.
[slider] - 10:33pm Mar 30, 2000 EST (#1243 of 2088)
Where do you live?
TN
What do you do for a living?
I work my ass off.
Married? Single? Gay? Have children?
Single
What's your political affiliation?
Democrat, but that has no bearing on how I vote.
What's your philosophy of politics?
Politics should be done away with, and replaced with professional wrestling.
What do you do for fun? What are your interests?
I like to pretend I'm Batman, and on weekends I run naked through the old folks homedown the street. Other than that, I just throw rocks on peoples houses, and watch themcome outside to see if there's a meteor shower.
Who do you admire most in politics?
Gov. Gary Johnson
Who do you admire least?
Orrin Hatch
What's your religion?
I believe in God, but I don't attach any religion to it.
What's your philosophy of life?
I believe we are here to do our best, to ensure, when we leave this world, it's in no worseshape, than it was when we entered it.
If you could shake the hand or hug one person, from the world of politics,entertainment, sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be?
Joy Philbin.
If you could punch or slap one person, from the world ofpolitics,entertainment, sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be?
Bill Oriley, From Fox's Oriley Factor.
Anything else you'd like to add?
Yes, please don't throw away your marijuana seeds. Plant them.
Peace.
[islandman] - 05:59am Mar 31, 2000 EST (#1244 of 2088)
...its nice to see I have some fellow 'west coast' posters here. I grew up in Hawaii and LongBeach, Cal. I was a bit before the surfers that came about in the 60's and 70's, but my palsand I were at the forefront of the coming evolution. We would trudge from Laguna toSanta Barbara looking for the best beaches and waves.. and girls I might add. The biggerguys who had boards were using the long boards from the islands... big and bulky. Usyounger crowd were making our belly boards out of scrape plywood which was arelatively new material.
Oh yeah... those were the days. Early R & B and west coast jazz... Jerry Mulligan, Stan Getz,Cal Tjader... to name a few. My first car at 16... a '47 ford three window coupe with a '52merc engine and a dago dropped front axial.... yada yada yada.
...great memories
[right of Rush] - 10:01am Apr 1, 2000 EST (#1245 of 2088)
Cool thread, I live in Wisconsin but I don't have a bug deflector on my truck
I'm a mechanical Engineer
Married with two boys ages 5 yrs. and 7 mos.
Political affiliation is a Republican who doesn't think the gov't should have any say inwhether anyone has an abortion or not. If the two positions are not mutually exclusive. :)
Political philosophy = Just leave me alone!!! If you don't socialize health care it doesn'taffect you one way or another whether I smoke, drink, wear a seatbelt, or a helmet on mybike. For fun I like golf, volleyball, and sitting/standing on anything dragged at highspeeds behind my boat.
There is nobody I really admire in politics though McCain is fairly impressive. I admireleast any politician who is in the government because he "always wanted to" but whenthey get there they don't know why they're there. (Clinton comes to mind)
For religion I'm agnostic. It goes with the leave me alone thing. My career is aboutscience and I can't bring myself to believe in magic no matter how long ago the book waswritten.
Philosophy of life = Have fun today, you could be dead tomorrow.
I'd like to shake hands with Reagan, Gingrich, and Nixon. Right or wrong they stood forsomething.
I'd like to slap Dick Gephardt....every time he opens his mouth I am reminded of thisdesire.
The handle is mostly flame bait. I read his book "The way things ought to be" and lostcomplete respect for the guy. He lays out a coherent argument for why the gov't shouldstay out of the way for almost any decision. Then spends several chapters arguing that thegov't should make the abortion decision for you????? Logically indefensible.
[McDuffy] - 01:01pm Apr 1, 2000 EST (#1246 of 2088)
I'm a 21-year-old black female
BA, psychology, Johns Hopkins University --- graduated at age 20
I live in Cincinnati
Smart, beautiful, compassionate, caring, very sweet
Will definitely change the world someday
You can go to bank on that...after you get off of the internet.
and...
I have a sweet little cutie pie brother who is 5 years old. He'll be turning 6 this month.Smart and beautiful too. I have 3 other brothers and sisters, but I don't feel like describingthem.
My little brother will also change the world someday.
We'll change the world together.
He may not be fast, but he IS very, very slow [Dan'l] - 01:37pm Apr 1, 2000 EST (#1247 of 2088)
21!!??
Who let this child in here????
ahh, OJ . . . I know what you mean. Oh, to be young and bitchin again for just one moresummer {sigh}
[McDuffy] - 01:40pm Apr 1, 2000 EST (#1248 of 2088)
The dogs are asleep and I slipped passed the guards.
[Lookingglassman] - 02:33pm Apr 10, 2000 EST (#1249 of 2088)
LOL
Vegas & I survived each other! [sneakeasy] - 02:36pm Apr 23, 2000 EST (#1250 of 2088)
Hi there, all you stirred up people! Since this board needs rescuing, & since I finally havea chance to really start nosying around these boards, I thought I'd post a link to sayagain,Hi, My name is SNEAKEASY, let me introduce myself. Now if you will pardon me, itseems I have alot of catching up to do. ;-)
[DrJEDunn] - 02:42pm Apr 23, 2000 EST (#1251 of 2088)
If you wish to know something more about me, I have a Web Page at the following address:
http://dr-dunn.com
[Wildfire] - 03:06pm Apr 23, 2000 EST (#1252 of 2088)
Live outside L.A. working and continuing school - goin for PHD Living with Fiance' - two years now -no children Indie Less government the better animal lover, horseback rider, snow skier, traveler, tennis player, skydiver, readerg, andhealth and exercise nut. Lincoln, Churchill and Truman Both Clintons Raised Catholic - not active in the church now Philosophy of Life? Do or do not - there is no try! I wish I could have hugged Princess Diana - that poor woman seemed vunerable and shehad been through the ringer. Too young to die. I would love to slap O.J. Simpson - or rather I would prefer to run him over with my SUV.
[McDuffy] - 03:07pm Apr 23, 2000 EST (#1253 of 2088)
I wish I could have hugged Princess Diana - that poor woman seemedvunerable and she had been through the ringer. Too young to die.
Oh me too. :-) I really felt for her. I think we have much in common ~ maybe that's why somany people felt for her.
GW: [G. Washington] - 10:07pm Apr 23, 2000 EST (#1254 of 2088)
I'm re-introducing myself, just to see if anything's changed recently. I invite allPathfinder regulars to do the same, just for the hell of it.
Where do you live? Dublin, Ohio (suburb of Columbus). What do you do for a living? Publications manager and editor for a large softwarecompany. Married? Single? Gay? Have children? Married for 20 years. Have 3 children, onein college, one in 8th grade, one in 4th grade. What's your political affiliation? Republican. But I hold a number of positions thatare at variance with the party. For example, abortion. Forgeddabouddit; shouldn'tbe a political issue. Gay rights......gay people should be able to get married, just likehetero people. Flag burning? Stupid issue. Prayer in school? How about learningin school? The kids can pray on their own time. What's your philosophy of politics? Lower taxes, less government....have acoherent foreign policy, based on our national interests. Honor and support themilitary and our men and women in uniform...they have saved our butts in thepast...they will do so again. I also believe that criminals and bad guys will alwayshave guns. Putting guns in the hands of decent, law-abiding people deters crimeand enables them to defend themselves against the bad people. What do you do for fun? What are your interests? I've become cuckoo over soccer. Iplay goalkeeper in an over-30, coed league. The league games are the highlight ofmy week. My favorite TV show is English Premier League Soccer on ESPN. Afterwatching it, I go around talking with an English accent (Sheffield or Manchester)for the rest of the evening. Who do you admire most in politics? Who do you admire least? I admire GeorgeWashington, our first (and greatest president). I also admire Ronald Reagan. I usedto admire Newt Gingrich. Admire least? Ted Kennedy...Chris Dodd...Barbara Boxer... What's your religion? Buddhist. (Wife is Methodist.) What's your philosophy of life? We're here to attain enlightenment. Everythingwe do matters a lot. Life is important and a great gift; don't fritter it away. If you could shake the hand or hug one person, from the world of politics,entertainment, sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be? I admire Tom Hankstremendously as an actor, but his politics leave much to be desired. I admireCharlton Heston a lot as a person. He's not bad as an actor, either. If you could punch or slap one person, from the world of politics, entertainment,sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be? Barbra Streisand. I'd also like to cuffJanet Reno for being such a clueless boob during the Waco incident in '93. And AlSharpton. Anything else you'd like to add? Yeah. Pete Rose belongs in the Baseball Hall ofFame.
This place is emptier than a Scottish pay toilet! [jalapeno_rockhopper] -
07:00pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1255 of 2088)
Portland, OR White collar drone Single I’m a man without a party. For instance, I look at the Religious Right leaders moreas joke punchlines than anything else, but I also can’t stand wonton waste of taxmoney (I’m too Scottish to waste anything). I support funding such things aspublic transit, community development, etc. as long as money actually goes towardthose purposes and not bureaucracy. My political philosophy: Take the time to vote even if you don’t think it makes adifference Hiking, biking, working out, hanging out, reading, music, Time & EntertainmentWeekly bulletin boards Yeah, I’m playing favorites, but I actually admire both of Oregon’s U.S. Senators,Ron Wyden (D) and Gordon Smith (R). As for who I admire least…..that’s a wholeseparate post in itself. Presbyterian My life philosophy: "F*ck ‘em if they can’t take a joke" (I think Bette Midler said itoriginally) It changes from week to week, but right now I’d like to hug Gillian Anderson. I only get to punch ONE person? Have to get back to you on that.
[McDuffy] - 07:06pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1256 of 2088)
But how the heck old are ya?? :-)
This place is emptier than a Scottish pay toilet! [jalapeno_rockhopper] -
07:08pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1257 of 2088)
That wasn't one of the questions. (OK...I'm 30.)
[McDuffy] - 07:17pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1258 of 2088)
Nah, it wasn't one of the questions. I'm just nosey. :-)
My guess would've been that you were 26ish.
This place is emptier than a Scottish pay toilet! [jalapeno_rockhopper] -
07:25pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1259 of 2088)
Ahhh...to be 26ish again.
[McDuffy] - 07:54pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1260 of 2088)
10 was a good age for me.
This place is emptier than a Scottish pay toilet! [jalapeno_rockhopper] -
08:03pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1261 of 2088)
I remember Mt. St. Helens blowing its top when I was 10, and everything being covered ingray ash (kinda cool actually).
Kiss me quick, before the lava reaches the village [MsRobbie] - 08:08pm Apr
27, 2000 EST (#1262 of 2088)
jalapeno I remember Mt. St. Helens blowing its top when I was 10, and everything being covered ingray ash (kinda cool actually).
You were ten?
*sigh*
That was in May of 1980. I was 36 then, nearly 37. I am be old.
[McDuffy] - 08:09pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1263 of 2088)
Well, I don't remember that at all. lol
I was almost 2 then.
Yeah, like I care... [ex-glencarr] - 08:21pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1264 of 2088)
LOL That Harry Truman guy was old! Not the prez but the guy who got swallowed by thevolcano.
[KQuest] - 09:29pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1265 of 2088)
I live in Southern California.
I am a trainer and training coordinator for a non-profit corporation. I hope to beginteaching in other settings, soon.
I am Single. I work with at-risk kids and teach others to work more effectively with them.
Political affiliation --- Disillusioned, but determined to remain part of the process.Seriously, I vote for the person who holds a stand that I can support on "most" of theissues I feel are critical. I often end up voting Democrat or Independent. I have voted for acouple of local "greenies".
I wish that human nature were such that social democracy could be a successfulalternative.
I love various outdoor activities , music, reading, travel, art museums, and my computer.
Admire in politics---ha, ha. With the nature of the modern day 'beast', it gets harder eachyear to find someone admirable. But---I do admire: Dead (easier)---Gandhi, M. L. King, C.Chavez, Sequoyah, & Elizabeth I Admire, Living (harder)---T Blair (England), ShirleyChisolm, who else??? (I need to think about this one?)
Admire least---(Living) Probably, Jesse Helms, Clarence Thomas---(Dead) Adolph Hitler,Senator McCarthy. Not a personel thing...Many of their views are just very much inopposition to my own. Again, a question that needs more thought and/or research.
Religious Beliefs?---eclectic...I'm not much of a 'follower' I hold a general belief insomething too immense to be boxed or pigeon-holed. Couldn't a true supreme being takemany (unlimited) forms to meet many needs? I try to live according to the tenets I set formyself. I admire many aspects of various forms of Buddhism and Hinduism, but do notconsider myself a "follower" of either.
Philosophy of life? Also eclectic. Karma is alive and well. Adding to chaos makes no sense.Live the best life you can...because YOU decide it is the right thing to do. Treat others asyou wish to be treated by them...i.e. model what you want returned to you. All life movestoward entrophy, why hasten the process? Be a proactive, creative force, even when it ismore difficult...which is often.
Shake one hand?? Not sure who...or why. Nelson Mandela. Also, maybe, Elizabeth I, AlbertEinstein, King Hussein I, or David Duncan (Carl Sagan)...if any of them were alive. Thereare several people I admire, but it's more of a head thing...no need for personal contact.
Punch/slap one person? No one, really. It would serve no purpose for me.
Geeze, do I sound BORING!!! Ha, ha.
[Pap'sOleLady] - 11:39pm Apr 27, 2000 EST (#1266 of 2088)
Well, here I am, reincarnated for the umpteenth time. I was once Goodygal, thenpollywog. I prefer to be Goodygal, but can't seem to get that moniker to work at PF anymore.
Where do you live? -- Southeast Texas.
What do you do for a living? -- Mooch, mostly. I temp. I look for work. I avoid taking jobs. Itend to my family, especially Pap, who is ill.
Married? Single? Gay? Have children? -- Married, 37 years in June. Two adult kids.
What's your political affiliation? -- None at the moment.
What's your philosophy of politics? -- Hmmmm....First, get rid of the blatant manipulationby the media.
What do you do for fun? What are your interests? -- I sketch. I write poetry a bit. Icompute.
Who do you admire most in politics? Who do you admire least? ... I honestly can't think ofanybody I admire in politics. Perhaps John McCain, to a point.
What's your religion? .... Agnostic, I guess. Sumthin' made it all happen.
What's your philosophy of life? ... Live and let live. Don't jump to judgment.
If you could shake the hand or hug one person, from the world of politics, entertainment,sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be? ... from entertainment, probably RobinWilliams; sports? I donno; politics ... nobody I can think of right now; Pathfinder ... toomany to mention.
If you could punch or slap one person, from the world of politics, entertainment, sports,or from Pathfinder, who would it be? .... I'd rather not jump to judgment ...:)
Anything else you'd like to add?
I am a youngish kind of old, I hope.
Tippin' the Scales.............. [charolais] - 01:12am Apr 28, 2000 EST (#1267 of 2088)
okay. Hi, I'm a Damn Cow.
MOO
ONE TEST IS WORTH TEN-THOUSAND EXPERT OPINIONS [plain bill] - 01:29am Apr
28, 2000 EST (#1268 of 2088)
OK, GW. I see nothing has changed in a year so except my log in, so here ya go:
plain bill [hoffmann] - 02:13pm Mar 8, 1999 EST (#11 of 1326)
Thanks for restarting this thread, G. W., it has always been fun. Seem to be a lot ofWashington folk here, so far.
Where do you live?--Whatcom County, Washington, about 3 miles outside Bellingham
What do you do for a living?--retired mechanical engineer.
I am married, have three children. The oldest is 35, the youngest is 15. Many of you knowthe middle one, Noel.
What's your political affiliation?--Card carrying dues paying Libertarian.
What's your philosophy of politics?--The founders had it right. We should be complyingwith the Constitution.
What do you do for fun? What are your interests?--Bulletin boards, guns, Aladdin lampsand following the wife and kids around.
Who do you admire most in politics? Who do you admire least?--NOTA
What's your religion?--not very.
What's your philosophy of life?--one day at a time doing the best I can.
If you could shake the hand or hug one person, from the world of politics, entertainment,sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be?--I would like to give Galit a big hug and hopeshe would begin posting here again.
If you could punch or slap one person, from the world of politics, entertainment, sports,or from Pathfinder, who would it be?--NOTA. Libertarians don't initiate violence.
Anything else you'd like to add?--That should be enough for anyone.
In Liberty
plain bill, proud Libertarian, Any Rand/crusty old farts wing
[Lamgooning] - 05:17pm May 3, 2000 EST (#1269 of 2088)
Peace
All great truths begin as blasphemies [Dante_113] - 05:30pm May 3, 2000 EST (#1270 of 2088)
Where do you live? ...Ottawa, Canada
What do you do for a living? ...Mooch off the parents (student)
Married? Single? Gay? Have children? ...I can't remember, I'll have to check my driver'slicense.
What's your political affiliation? ...I try not to affiliate myself with monolithicorganizations
What's your philosophy of politics? ...Don't trust people who are only thinking about thenext election.
What do you do for fun? What are your interests? ...Bituminous coal mining.
Who do you admire most in politics? Who do you admire least? ...I dunno, someone I guess.
What's your religion? ...No religion, just me.
What's your philosophy of life? ...Live life to the fullest.
If you could shake the hand of one person, from the world of politics, entertainment,sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be? ...Politics: Gandhi (ok if they're dead?),Pathfinder: Wyz
If you could punch or slap one person, from the world of politics, entertainment, sports,or from Pathfinder, who would it be? ...Politics: Jesse Helms, Pathfinder: Cartman.
Anything else you'd like to add? ...Not at the moment.
[McDuffy] - 06:05pm May 3, 2000 EST (#1271 of 2088)
Welcome Dante! :-)
Yes, I would love to vomit on Cartman too.
All great truths begin as blasphemies [Dante_113] - 06:21pm May 3, 2000 EST (#1272 of 2088)
Thanks, nice to meet you McDuffy. lol
Yes, I would love to vomit on Cartman too.
Doesn't everyone?
[McDuffy] - 05:18pm May 4, 2000 EST (#1273 of 2088)
lol Yes indeed
He pissed off Wada big time. She's a cool lady.
He said he was leaving...but I knew it was too good to be true.
All great truths begin as blasphemies [Dante_113] - 05:21pm May 4, 2000 EST (#1274 of 2088)
He pissed off Wada big time. She's a cool lady.
Yep, she sure is. Too bad she doesn't visit this board.
He said he was leaving...but I knew it was too good to be true.
I thought so too. Oh well, whenever I see one of his posts I just go into scroll mode lol
[McDuffy] - 01:21am May 5, 2000 EST (#1275 of 2088)
Yep, she sure is. Too bad she doesn't visit this board.
I know.
I tried to 'lure' her over here a couple of times. lol
But she seems to be interested in mostly 'doctor-type' topics ~ since that's what she is.
She stopped over at the 100's for a bit...but left. Hmmmmm lol :-)
I thought so too. Oh well, whenever I see one of his posts I just go into scrollmode lol
Ditto
He was just too obnoxious for me to read.
[Quarantined] - 04:11am May 5, 2000 EST (#1276 of 2088)
Introduce yourself "Baby Snake".
Crawl out from under your rock, and let us see your ugly face.
Coward!
Hockey season is officially over! [hoeker] - 10:43pm May 9, 2000 EST (#1279 of 2088)
The above posts brought to you by Blankman...
Allow me to introduce him. His name is Billy Russell. He's a lonely old man who appears tolack even the most remedial of social skills, and thus alienates all who encounter him. Heclaims to be a former employee of the federal government, but that is still in dispute. Atany rate, we are far better off since the addition of "former" to that description. He seemsto thrive on adverse attention, and it may stem from the ridicule to which he wassubjected in the shower room of his 7th grade gym class. The most common taunt was thathe was really flat-chested for a girl.
[Avalanche] - 10:43pm May 9, 2000 EST (#1280 of 2088)
Dang, Bill. I realize every blank post is a memorial to each empty booze bottle you'vepolished off. You must be chuggin' big time tonight!
I'm sure I'd be sittin' around posting blank posts if I lived in Hawaii and was a retireddouble not spy like yourself.
But you're not, are you? You didn't graduate from Annapolis and you weren't a Marineaviator.
If you were, I mean if you really were all those things, you wouldn't be pulling this crap.People who really did those things tend to have a little more honor.
You have absolutely none.
Which makes me sure you are none of those things you claim. Do me a favor, stopdishonoring those who really were those things...or put your money where your mouth isand stop acting like a spoiled 8 year old.
(With apologies to all 8 year olds)
Hockey season is officially over! [hoeker] - 10:45pm May 9, 2000 EST (#1281 of 2088)
Hey, Avvie...
Good luck against the (North) Stars.
[Avalanche] - 10:46pm May 9, 2000 EST (#1282 of 2088)
Thanks, man.
Boycott Metallica! [hoeker] - 12:13pm May 12, 2000 EST (#1283 of 2088)
[Metempsychosis] - 12:13pm May 12, 2000 EST (#1342 of 1342)`[Always Me] - 06:05am May 14, 2000 EST (#1284 of 2088)
Well, I'm Always Me. Never you, or she or they, but just always me. I have a spouse and afamily and have my own mind so no need for political labeling. I believe considerations ofage, sex, race and religion should not come into play when discussing ideologies, so Iwon't : )
You can say hi to me at hazel blitz@aol.com
And that's me.
[Noel1] - 07:54pm May 14, 2000 EST (#1285 of 2088)
Where do you live?Westwood, CA. It’s a small, annoyingly liberal (in the sense that thelocals are genuinely excited that one percent of the profits from Ben&Jerry's go to helpworld peace) suburb on the Westside of Los Angeles
What do you do for a living? Emergency Medical Technician
Married? Single? Gay? Have children? Divorced, no kids
What's your political affiliation? Libertarian
What's your philosophy of politics?Want it to go away
What do you do for fun? What are your interests? Motorcycles and guns (normally not atthe same time, but I dolive in L.A....)
Who do you admire most in politics? William Henry Harrison, our ninth President. Servedfor one month and died. Major accomplishments during presidency: none. Our finestPresident.
Who do you admire least? Name any living politician.
What's your religion?None
What's your philosophy of life? "Philosophy is for people who don’t have enough realityto keep them busy."
If you could shake the hand or hug one person, from the world of politics, entertainment,sports, or from Pathfinder, who would it be?Kind of like to go fishing with BearArmstrong
If you could punch or slap one person, from the world of politics, entertainment, sports,or from Pathfinder, who would it be?" Early on, somebody listed "two thirds of congress".I get dibs on the other third. Then we can talk about the senate.
Anything else you'd like to add?I’m not such a jerk in real life.
Just say KnoW [wada] - 08:46pm May 16, 2000 EST (#1286 of 2088)
Um..don't know why I'm introducing myself since no one here has even heard of me, mostlikely...except for McDufffffffffy (HEY THERE) and Dannnnnnnnte (WHAT'S SHAKIN'?)
Where do you live? In the desert area outside a very warm Southwestern city - close toMexico!
What do you do for a living? Pillow-fluffer? Thumb-twiddler? Oh okay - I'm a physician.P.S. I'm a CHICK - yeah, I know you can't tell from my name.
Married? Single? Gay? Have children? Card-carrying HOMO, single, no kid YET.
What's your political affiliation? Unaffiliated but not apolitical.
What's your philosophy of politics? Vote, already.
What do you do for fun? What are your interests? Artsy stuff, poetry, classical music,hiking, travelling, dogs ( I have an American cocker spaniel puppy )
What's your religion? Okay, I'm the one that started that thread that severely BOMBEDabout this religion. I'm Independent Catholic (non-Roman) and also not very religious.
What's your philosophy of life? Don't rub a dog's fur the wrong way.
[McDuffy] - 11:50pm May 16, 2000 EST (#1287 of 2088)
Hi Wada! I knew you'd find your way over to the dangerous world of politics one day! lol
Can you believe they yanked the Ruth's boards. What were they thinking??? ?:-)
***Welcome Wada!***
I forgot to tell you ... I'm radioactive [wada] - 03:45am May 17, 2000 EST (#1288 of 2088)
thank you McDuffy!
[kariannhopes] - 07:24am May 29, 2000 EST (#1290 of 2088)
Hi, I am Kari and have been here for quite some time.
I am from the Midwest (Great Lakes area), divorced, mother of three, and a recent collegegraduate. My Masters Thesis was, "Music as Popular Culture." I am taking postgraduatecourses and have applied for a teaching position.
The special gent in my life is Sweetie and we have been together for 11 years. No weddingplans as of right now!
I am most fortunate to be working from the home on the graveyard shift. I am areceptionist and answering service clerk. I have 12 years experience in interviewing,marketing and political poll taking. I was a cheerleading coach for 10 years, service repfor Ma Bell, a substitute teacher, and an intern for a well-known U.S. Congressman.
Religion? Catholic (often attend the Lutheran Church. You will find me moderate on someissues, liberal on others. Hobbies include: music, reading, the Internet, some TV, concerts,attending Political events, travel, taking photographs, dancing and mentoring. I loveElvis, BeeGees, Motown, Journey, Celine Dion, and others.
Political philosphy: Make love; not war.
Personal philosphy: What the world need now is love, sweet love.
Violence is not my nature; therefore, I don't wish to slap anyone. I love to give hugs andwords of support. I have been known to flirt and be silly (humor is good for the soul)!
[SugarKane] - 07:39am May 29, 2000 EST (#1291 of 2088)
Hello I call myself Sugar Kane because I love Some Like It Hot very much. I am a19-year-old girl who is waiting to get into college. This is my first day here and I aminterested in both reading your comments on big issues and sharing mine. You can findmy footprint in the People bulletin boards. I am a huge fan of classic movies. Thank you!Sorry for the brief self-introduction.
[kariannhopes] - 07:41am May 29, 2000 EST (#1292 of 2088)
Welcome Sugar Kane!
[McDuffy] - 03:19pm May 29, 2000 EST (#1293 of 2088)
Welcome Sugar Kane! I saw "Some Like It Hot" for an English class in college.
It was really good! Very funny!
I'm 21, so you're not the only young one around.
Hi kariannhopes!!!
Nice to meet you! hehe
Just today I heard a rumor that your masters was in sociology?? And was completed just afew weeks ago?? Well Congrats!!!
Liberal Democrat Until My Brain Fully Developed [Motorcop] - 06:23pm May 29, 2000 EST (#1294 of 2088)
I live near Sacramento in a 55+ retirement community. Real name is Dale. Retired fromtwo Fortune 100 corporations and also worked in direct marketing for a fairly large mailorder company owned by a family member. Married 34 years - 2 sons, 33 and 30 (soon).One a police officer/narcotics detective; the other a credit/collections manager for amajor credit card issuing company. Political philosophy: Registered Democrat/liberalfrom 1961 to 1990. When the Democratic Party moved away from the center of US politicalspectrum, changed to Republican. Have become more conservative as the obvious failuresof liberalism have become more and more evident. Most admired President is RR; leastadmired is WJC. Other than President, admire Churchill, Kissinger, Truman, Ike. Believethe Kennedys are collectively the most hypocritical force in US politics. Religion: Catholicbut not church attender. Philosopy of life - do your duty to family, community andcountry. Use your mind to study issues before making decisions (like who to vote for).Would like to shake the hand of the greatest living citizen of this century, John Paul II.Would like to slap that haughty, superior little smile from the uplifted chin and face ofHillary Clinton (and pray that the people of New York see through that carefully craftedpublic personna to the Saul Alinsky adherent she really is). For fun play golf on ourresident owned course and travel extensively (Europe three times in the last 13 months).Collect cameras and take a lot of pictures (one of my small pensions comes from that bigfilm company in Rochester, NY where I worked for 13 years in sales of graphic artsproducts).
[321zziL] - 08:15pm May 29, 2000 EST (#1295 of 2088)
OK, let me see…first of all, my name is Frank -- not Liz. I wound up with this particularpseudo name because I had all kinds of trouble building a login when I first startedposting here (about a year ago). 321zzil is actually the second name that I have usedcontaining this particular combination of characters. The name came from metransposing my pseudo name and password several times while trying to build my login.Also, I did dummy up my personal profile on these boards last year when everyone had tore-establish their login during the big software upgrade but the Hot Mail address is a validway to get in touch with me.
I have lived in New Hampshire for almost twenty years but I was born and grew up in aplace called Charlestown, Massachusetts (which is part of Boston). After graduating highschool in 1965, I spent four years in the navy and went to Vietnam in 1969. I have workedfor the Telephone Company and have been a memeber of the IBEW since 1970. I ammarried and have one child – a fifteen-year-old daughter. Also, I have just completed anassociates degree program (it took me almost five years) and I graduated last week with a3.96 GPA.
I do not like either major political party (I will probably write-in McCain’s name inNovember) but I stayed registered as a Democrat because my dear, departed, Irish mothertold me that we were Democrats while I was growing up. However, I believe she wouldhang her head in shame if she could see what the Democratic Party has now come to standfor. And, I know that she would be the first to impeach that slug they elected president.However, I don’t want to let you know how I really feel about our current administration.
Politically, I am conservative but I am liberal when it comes to things like social securityand the environment. I am in favor of a small federal government and local control ofthings like our school system. I am Pro Life.
For fun I enjoy playing guitar – flatpicking. I do not play in a band or anything like that,I just enjoy getting together with my daughter (she plays violin) and playing some of theold Bluegrass songs. I am also interested in things of a scientific nature and I subscribe toScientific American, Astronomy, and National Geographic but not Time.
Right now, I would have to say that the person I admire the most in politics is JohnMcCain. I never thought I would find a politician that was less admirable than RichardNixon but then, along came Bill Clinton. In the end, I believe that Nixon was at least a goodAmerican.
I am Catholic.
My philosophy of life is pretty much – do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.Love thy neighbor etc. I also like -- You live, you learn. And -- when you’ve got nothing,you’ve got nothing to loose.
I would like to hug Mother Theresa or Sister Mary Rose McGeady.
I really do not want to punch or slap anyone.
Sorry for this long post but I have been tied up with school work for the past year and Ifelt like I had a little catching up to do. Happy Memorial Day, Pathfinder’s, and go hug aveteran if you haven’t already.
[McDuffy] - 01:30am May 30, 2000 EST (#1296 of 2088)
Well, welcome aboard Frank. :-)
[SusieQueue] - 08:03pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1298 of 2087)
321zziL (or Frank, whichever you prefer) --
Sister Mary Rose McGeady.
Is she the one who currently heads up Covenant House? If so, I agree -- she seems like amarvelous person....
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 08:21pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1299 of
2087)
Sister Mary Rose McGready does indeed send me lotsa mail about Covenant House.
[SusieQueue] - 08:30pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1300 of 2087)
You don't have to ANSWER it, glencar. *G*
There would be a LOT more kids in even more serious trouble these days without anorganization like Covenant House. I thought you were an advocate of charitableorganizations -- rather than government -- taking on responsibilities like that?
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 08:33pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1301 of
2087)
LOL I do answer it. I send lotsa money. Charity rocks!
[SusieQueue] - 08:37pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1302 of 2087)
.*G* So do I. I guess you fooled me with the "McGREADY" comment...
It's really a VERY good outfit, IMHO.
[321zziL] - 08:39pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1303 of 2087)
Hi Susie, I'll answer to Frank or the 321 name and yes, she is the one that sends the lettersevery month. Do you read them? I find some of the stories quite remarkable. I only wish Icould afford to send her more. She has been taking care of those kids for a long time and,in my opinion, she deserves a big hug.
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 08:40pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1304 of
2087)
No, no, I am pretty sure that's her actual name! As a good RC, I detest those who make funof religious leaders.
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 08:41pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1305 of
2087)
BTW Welcome aboard Frank!
[SusieQueue] - 08:45pm May 30, 2000 EST (#1306 of 2087)
She took over from "Father Bruce" maybe 10 years ago? Unfortunately, he left theorganization under rather poor circumstances. She has done a terrific job rebuilding theorganization.
She deserves more than a hug....
[kariannhopes] - 03:18am May 31, 2000 EST (#1307 of 2087)
Right on Veriance!
hi- a u-lv-no-ti-s-gi [surferchicklet] - 07:24pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1308 of 2086)
Hi new folks.. The standard greeting is don't mind the pools of blood, we really aren't thathard to get along with... And if things get too bad drop into the RR and have a drink... It ispolotics free tho...
Welcome Frank! And congratulations on the graduation..*S*
So, Wada... What kind of doctor are you?
Kiss me quick, before the lava reaches the village [MsRobbie] - 07:27pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1309 of 2086)
It's why we keep saying we want new blood around here, Chicklet. We've shed most of theold blood.
[Beezus] - 07:53pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1310 of 2086)
From: Southern Oregon Coast
Occupation: Library Manager
Marital Status: Single
Offspring: 1 daughter in college in CA.
leftcoast cappucino drinking liberal pet peeve: no spell check here
saying that I live by: Priorities: A hundred years from now it will not matter what mybank account was, the sort of house I lived in or the kind of car I drove... but that theworld may be different because I was important in the life of a child.
Just another carbon blob in Sector 7-G... [guy montag] - 08:15pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1311 of 2086)
Hi there Beezus!
Priorities: A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bankaccount was, the sort of house I lived in or the kind of car I drove... but thatthe world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.
Hey! I like that quote -- in fact, one of my lifelong buds has it framed in his house... (well,okay, it's in his half-bath...)
Welcome aboard! Don't let the freaks and weirdos scare you... we're (for the most part)harmless...
Kiss me quick, before the lava reaches the village [MsRobbie] - 08:19pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1312 of 2086)
Harmless? Hah! And this from the man who makes coffee that will strip your insides ofany natural fluids.
Just another carbon blob in Sector 7-G... [guy montag] - 08:25pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1313 of 2086)
MsR
Shhhhhh... I'm trying to lure the newbie into a false sense of security... heh heh heh
hi- a u-lv-no-ti-s-gi [surferchicklet] - 08:27pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1314 of 2086)
That's right Beezus. But MsR is a hell of a lawyer if you have any coffee related injuries...*S*
Just another carbon blob in Sector 7-G... [guy montag] - 08:31pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1315 of 2086)
AAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
[Beezus] - 08:32pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1316 of 2086)
tough coffee...my favorite. Actually I prefer a little coffee with my sugar in the morning.
Thanks guy, and I have been watching the boards for a few weeks now. I have found itverrrrrrrry interesting.
Seems some of the threads are the same songs but with different titles, but thats ok. (and Iwon't "point any fingers") <G>
ok..I really have to pack..work till two tomorrow then headin down the highway...etc etc...bye :-) thanks for the nice welcome
hi- a u-lv-no-ti-s-gi [surferchicklet] - 08:50pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1317 of 2086)
Have a good trip Beezus.
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 09:29pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1318 of 2086)
The last time I answered this was when I first signed on to Pathfinder in 1996. Ok.
I live in Valley Forge, PennsylvaniaI’m a systems engineer for a computer companyI’m single, no childrenLiberal DemocratI want to get money out of politics. I understand that businesses have a large stake in whathappens in Harrisburg and Washington, but I think the people are being cheated by boththe Republicans and the Democrats.I ride a motorcycle. I fly airplanes. I like to scuba dive when I have the time to go to atropical island. I like Latin dance. I love coffee shops and the conversations with thepatrons. I love women and their sometimes surprising opinions. I love waking up in themorning and wondering what is going to happen today.I admire Paul Wellstone and Russ Finegold. I admire my uncle (a journalist and former aidto Senator Ralph Yarbourgh of Texas). I admire people who try to make this country abetter place, whether they be powerful or not.I’m a PresbyterianMy philosophy of life is if you like and respect yourself, you’re okay.Who would I hug? I don’t know.Who would I slap? No one. I don’t hit people.Anything I’d like to add. Well, I’d like to add that I have had fun on this board, and thatyou should take what I say at times with a grain of salt. Like others here, I am not beyondventing. If I have sometimes put off some of my political opposites, it was nothingpersonal. I’m sure if we met we would get along just fine.
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 09:39pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1319 of 2086)
Sundance you sound like a nice and interesting person. Your posts are sometimesintriguing.
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 09:42pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1320 of 2086)
Thanks, ex-glencarr, you seem like a pretty cool person yourself.
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 09:48pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1321 of 2086)
Yer welcome. My turn: Live in NYC area. Work for US government. Thanks for the paycheck. Single. Republican. Conservative with occasional lefty binges: death penalty, environment. I play tennis, go swimmimg, just got back from Europe. Admire most? McCain. Least? LOL Billy Clinton. RC. Philosophy of life? Take it easy. Mick Jagger/Keith Richards deserve handshakes. Nothing to slap or add.
If you don't believe I love you, ask my wife! [CooterBrown] - 09:48pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1322 of 2086)
Glencarr, you know Sundance as well as I do. He's really a conservative wannabemascarading as a liberal that is afraid to come out of the closet. ;-^)
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 09:56pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1323 of 2086)
LOL Cooter. If only! No, he's a liberal who is fairminded. It's hard not to fall into teh trap ofdefending one's side no matter what (see Babette...) but he admirably avoids said trap.
hi- a u-lv-no-ti-s-gi [surferchicklet] - 10:02pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1324 of 2086)
Cool, Sundance...
Hi Cooter..
If you don't believe I love you, ask my wife! [CooterBrown] - 10:04pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1325 of 2086)
I just wanted to needle him a little Glen. Sundance has always been one of my morefavorite posters. The thing that I think I like most about him is he's fair. Would that we allwere all the time! LMAO!!
when the whip comes down [ex-glencarr] - 10:11pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1326 of 2086)
LOL Cooter. Fairness is a rare commodity.
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 10:14pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1327 of 2086)
LOL, Cooter. Since I know you are a conservative, I’ll take that as a compliment.
And ex-glencarr, thank you for your kind words. I haven’t been able to convince some ofthe liberals on this board that there are the loony "conservatives" and the cool peoplewho just disagree with liberals. I find that there are just as many loony "liberals". ButCooter is wrong in thinking that I’m a conservative afraid to come out of the closet ;-)
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 10:22pm Jun 6, 2000 EST (#1328 of 2086)
High praise from one of my favorite posters. Thanks, man.
[McDuffy] - 03:55am Jun 7, 2000 EST (#1329 of 2086)
I like Latin dance
Cool
You like Ricky Martin?? lol
How bout Gloria? Gloria & the Miami Sound Machine?
Lisa Lisa?
Mz Lopez?
Julio Iglesias?
Flamenco dancing??
If you can do that, I'd be really impressed. lol
I saw it once a few years back. Just awesome.
[kariannhopes] - 05:26am Jun 7, 2000 EST (#1330 of 2086)
McDuffy~~can you do that? I sorta can, if you don't mind laughing at me!
Say Sundance your bio sounds like an interesting and appealing ad for a Singles Group! Soyou are looking? :o)
[McDuffy] - 12:35am Jun 8, 2000 EST (#1331 of 2086)
McDuffy~~can you do that? I sorta can, if you don't mind laughing at me!
You can flamenco dance??? lol
I can't -- no way. lol
Wow! I'd love to see one of those shows again.
You selling tickets to your show Kari? :-)
Say Sundance your bio sounds like an interesting and appealing ad for aSingles Group! So you are looking? :o)
lol, He does sound adorable doesn't he?
He says he'll marry me.
So sorry gals! He's taken!
We're honeymooning next week.
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 10:03pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1332 of 2086)
McDuffy asked: "Flamenco dancing?? "
Yes, that and Salsa. Both are very romantic and sexy. A hint to the guys: romance is theway to a woman’s heart. Whether you are trying to get that hot woman you just met intobed, or rekindle the love of your wife of ten years, all she wants is a little romance. Do itand you will never be sorry. Don’t do it, and I will take her from you.
[McDuffy] - 10:16pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1333 of 2086)
Hi Mr. Dance Yes, that and Salsa. Both are very romantic and sexy. ooh la la Don’t do it, and I will take her from you. Look out! Sundance is moving in!
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 10:44pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1334 of 2086)
Not really, McDuffy. I’m only one person. What I meant was, if a man treats his womanbadly, he shouldn’t be surprised if someone like me moves in. Someone who knows whatshe wants. Someone who knows how to give it to her.
All I’m saying is that if a man loves his woman, he should make the effort to romance her.Make her feel special, sexy. Make her feel like she is the most important person in theworld to him. She is. So why not make her feel that way?
I should be a marriage counselor.
[McDuffy] - 10:49pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1335 of 2086)
I knew what you were saying Sundance. :-) I should be a marriage counselor. oooh, yes you should lol So Sundance,
How does a sweet shy young gal like me go about finding a nice man? I sort of have a fear,ya know? I feel like I have to be around a guy for a while first in order to date him.(maybe even months) Like in school or maybe... pffft. I guess school is the only place. lol I don't buy that meeting in a grocery store bit.
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 11:14pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1336 of 2086)
"So Sundance,
How does a sweet shy young gal like me go about finding a nice man? I sort of have afear, ya know? I feel like I have to be around a guy first in order to date him. Like inschool or maybe... pffft. I guess school is the only place. lol I don't buy that meeting in agrocery store bit."
All women have a fear, McDuffy. It's one thing that many men understand. They knowthat they are harmless and only have good intentions but figure you automatically thinkthey are dangerous (and they sit at home a lot – good men who you would like to meet).Where do you meet? Yes, at the grocery store. At the post office. Every interaction youhave with men in everyday life is a chance for love. At church, or synagogue, at the gasstation. Just be open to interaction.
The thing is, McDuffy, most men are afraid to approach you in these situations. They areafraid that they will scare you. Men are very aware of the fear women have for strangemen. They would rather respect your privacy than to scare you.. These are nice guys. Theones you want to meet. I know these men. They are good men. It is rare that you will comeacross men like me. We know the game, but we are players. We will set up dates with you.But we are not the men you should be with. We will break your heart.
[McDuffy] - 11:20pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1337 of 2086)
These are nice guys. The ones you want to meet. I know these men. They aregood men. It is rare that you will come across men like me. We know thegame, but we are players. We will set up dates with you. But we are not themen you should be with. We will break your heart.
Now, you're confusing me Sundance.
I thought your type is the kind that I would want to be with.
So you're saying that you're a player? :-)
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 11:31pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1338 of 2086)
Now, McDuffy, when did I say that? My type is the kind you want to avoid. I’m saying thatyour ultimate romance maybe the guy you talk to at the post office, or the grocery store.He maybe the guy you never looked at twice before. You can have a whirlwind romancewith me, but I’m not the marrying kind. You're looking for a life mate.
[McDuffy] - 11:39pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1339 of 2086)
ooooh, a whirlwind romance with you sounds kind of exciting. lol :-) but I’m not the marrying kind. >
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 11:42pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1340 of 2086)
You may play counselor now if you like. I am playing the field until I find the rightwoman. Is that okay with you?
Right now, I'm into the game.
[McDuffy] - 11:44pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1341 of 2086)
You may play counselor now if you like. I am playing the field until I findthe right woman. Is that okay with you?
Hey, that's fine by me. lol :-)
But that doesn't seem to be like a "forever playing the field" thing like I thought you weresaying before.
It seems as if you're playing to win.
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 11:47pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1342 of 2086)
Hehe. Isn’t everyone?
[McDuffy] - 11:52pm Jun 12, 2000 EST (#1343 of 2086)
Well actually... lol
Most people are I'm sure. :-)
I guess it depends on their definition of "win".
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 12:00am Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1344 of 2086)
Well, McDuffy, I think most guys see their chances with women as hit or miss. I don’t. I’mdating three women right now and I’m hitting on three others. I don’t leave anything tochance.
I know that once I find the woman I want to spend all my time with I will stop this. SureI’ll still flirt, but I’m an honest man who believes in true love.
[McDuffy] - 12:24am Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1345 of 2086)
I suppose that's the most important thing. :-) And yep, true love seems hard to find.
Air Talamh Siochaint (Peace on Earth) [Sundance] - 12:32am Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1346 of 2086)
True love is the goal. There is nothing more romantic than true love.
[McDuffy] - 12:45am Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1347 of 2086)
Well, I hope you find it. You seem like a really sweet guy. :-)
http://www.overgrow.com/ [Oregon_Jim] - 12:47am Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1348 of 2086)
There is nothing more romantic than true love
Sure there is - a woman with large breasts, a morally-casual attitude toward sex on thefirst date and either an expense-account or a trust-fund.
Kiss me quick, before the lava reaches the village [MsRobbie] - 01:04am Jun 13,
2000 EST (#1349 of 2086)
OJ, it also doesn't hurt when her dad owns a liquor store.
[kariannhopes] - 06:26am Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1350 of 2086)
McDuffy, I met Sweetie at a dance. He spotted me weeks before but was afraid to approachme! Finally, we had that first dance and have never stopped!
Sporting events are also a good place to meet men. It helps if you have knowledge of thesport! GOOD LUCK!
[McDuffy] - 12:26pm Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1351 of 2086)
ugh, sports suck! :-)
I believe in destiny though.
[McDuffy] - 10:25pm Jun 13, 2000 EST (#1352 of 2086)
Any more lessons from Dr. Sundance tonight?
Student Of It All [ElPrimo] - 12:56am Jun 14, 2000 EST (#1353 of 2086)
Hi, sometimes I read t