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THE FORSAKEN - Burn The Land And Boil The Sea

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:46 AM

TRISTAN


Kayna, why is it you can't come play at D*C with us?

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:46 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE


That signature is indeed very shiny. It soooo needs to be made into a fanvid!

On that note I must bid thee all goodnight. Keep the flames burning for me :)




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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 8:59 AM

MSG


G'night desktop:) Sleep tight:)

Tristan- check this out!
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medweb/links.htm


I choose to rise instead of fall- U2



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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:10 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


That is indeed a sing along worthy sig.

And fudge replaced an explative.


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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:13 AM

KAYNA

I love my captain


Quote:

Originally posted by Tristan:
Kayna, why is it you can't come play at D*C with us?



Because I have no money or transportation. I'll be trying for next year though.

Quote:

Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
That signature is indeed very shiny. It soooo needs to be made into a fanvid!

On that note I must bid thee all goodnight. Keep the flames burning for me :)


Thanks all for the compliments on the sig. The concept, layout, and pics were mine but I can't make animated gifs so one of the Nathan appreciator gals put it together for me.

And actually, it is a fanvid. I made it ages ago and posted about it but I think it got buried. Let me just dig up the link....
... Here it is!



I've also got a WP in the BSR on this theme. I was kind of obsessed with it at the time.

And enjoy your sleep time DtH! Have many wonderful dreams and wake up rested.



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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:25 AM

TRISTAN


MSG, thank you for that link! Much goodness within!

Kayna, I understand...we do hope to see you next year, though!



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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:43 AM

PAGANPAUL


Quote:

Originally posted by Kayna:
And actually, it is a fanvid. I made it ages ago and posted about it but I think it got buried. Let me just dig up the link... Here it is!


Kanya, what software do you use to make fanvids? I've always wanted to do them, but could never figure out how to...

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:49 AM

KAYNA

I love my captain


I was stuck using the Windows Movie Maker that came on my computer. I you have any of the newer windows setups, it should be in there somewhere. I hear that movie maker is pretty basic. There are nicer programs out there, but I don't know what they're called. I know Photoshop has one...if you can figure out how to work it. The upshot to movie maker is that it's fairly straightforward.

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:26 AM

FOLLOWMAL




Kayna's sig and vid are two of my favorites.

MSG.. you made me hungry.

Tristan and anyone else going to D*C, please blog it? We'd love that!

What're we drinking today? Rootbeer? Mmmm, I like rootbeer. Diet Coke and Co.. not so much.

I gotta start comin' by here more often.



Go here to Boost the Signal!
www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=20&t=23296



Ask me how to join the Appreciatin' Nathan Crew!


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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 10:59 AM

MSG


OK I am trying really hard not to just fall asleep on the keyboard right now, so I think I shall skip the gym and go home and work on dinner some more:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2



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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 1:01 PM

PENGUIN


Whew!!!!!!!!!!! It felt so weird to work again! lol

I really like what I've seen so far. It is really a people-oriented company. They really seem to care about making us feel welcome and appreciated. I really think this will be a great place for me!

The ice machine delivers ice, water, or both! lol

The lunchroom is 3 times the size of the one at my last job...even with 1/3 the people! Lots of casual days, plus a birthday holiday! This year I'll get an extra day the week of Thanksgiving!

Friday is funny hat day...the winner gets a prize...I wish I had a Jayne hat! lol




King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 1:18 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER


(Slaps on virtual Jayne-like hat)

Wish I could do more. Sounds outstanding, your new job.

Birthday holiday?

Holy dingle-berries Batman.


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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:27 PM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Good morning Forsaken! Nice to see more people dropping by!

Quote:

Originally posted by DesktopHippie:


"Innocent"! That's great! What do they taste like? I can't imagine that they're better than Odwalla. *is drinking a blackberry fruit shake right now*


Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. - Gautama Siddharta

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:45 PM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.




Not quite sure what that smiley means, but that's how school makes me feel.

Oh! And I shall nekkid dance!



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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 5:50 PM

SWEETSERENDIPITY


Yay! Someone else with the Katamari emoticon!

edit: It's from the Playstation 2 game Katamari Damacy from Japan. A little capsule headed prince rolls around a sticky ball picking up objects.
Deb


http://serendipityagain.com/

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 7:47 PM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


Good morning Forsaken.

I am up and watching the BDM and packing for D*C, having a bit of a smoke.

I will contribute to the vicarious visual and written experiences of DragonCon, as I plan to take lots of pictures and meet lots of people, hopefully even some of you.

MSG, those recipes look really damn good. Do you mind sharing them at all? If not, you can message me on my profile or e-mail me, as I am interested in having them. If so, well, that's cool too.

I am still waiting for FutureMrsFillion to accept/decline my self imposed title, but I have decided to be an evil vizier to help to balance out the high priestesses and such.

*wanders around, absentmindedly tending to the pyre as he rummages around in various piles, tossing things into a worn travelling bag.

~Jimi
jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com
Self-Proclaimed [evil] Grand Vizier of Georgia

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 1:34 AM

EMMARIGBY


Again I have to gloat over my new title. Call me Master Marshall (that's my real surname by the way and it sounds better said in a posh British accent!)

I got my results today. 58% on my dissertation. Not as good as I'd hoped but better than I'd feared considering it all fell to pieces at the end.

So, tell me about this fantastic con that everyone's going to. Who will be there that I should be jealose of you all meeting? Is it going to be very quiet on here for the next few days?

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Hissssssssss!

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 1:47 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


*bows* Yes, Mistress Marshall!

Congrats, honey!

Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA. From what I saw it is mainly a gaming con. However, the beautiful Summer Glau will be there. As will, I believe, the handsome Alan Tudyk. Adam Baldwin was to be there, but has pulled out.
Yes, the site is likely to be quiet. However, we can't all go, so many (myself included ) will be here, bemoaning our fates. When it's over (or I suppose during, depending on access) I'm sure we will get a full accounting!


Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. - Gautama Siddharta

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:07 AM

TRISTAN



Morning, fellow Forsaken!

RiverIsMyGoddess, we are mostly packed, but the wife and I will be redoing everything tonight to be sure we aren't missing anything...we leave tomorrow around 4:00 GA time. Should put us there around 6:00 or so GA time. Looking forward to meeting you!

Emma, sorry, Master Marshall, congrats on the 58%! (If that is a good thing) I'm glad we were sorta along for the ride on that one! PR pretty much nailed D*C, so I don't have much to add. It will be a bit quieter around here until Tuesday or so, though...a number of us will be attending. Wish you could go!

PR, not sure I have said this yet, but I am glad you are back. Wouldna been the same here without you.

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 3:42 AM

KELKHIL


Morning Forsaken!

*pours a cup of coffee*

Ah, much better. Now what is on the agenda for us unfortunate souls who wre stuck here while others are at D*C? Besides being totally jealous and cranky about missing out?

Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:22 AM

TRISTAN


Morning, Kelkhil!
I am one of the fortunates...but only slightly, as I will not be able to go until tomorrow afternoon. Stupid work!
Don't be hatin', we'll have plenty of photos and stories to share when we return!

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:53 AM

MSG


Morning all:) Have a great time for those going to D*C We will miss you tons:)And we're ever so jealous of your Browncoaty joy in meeting others and seeing Summer and Alan.
Riverismy goddess...SpaceAnJL and I had talked about doing a recipe thread. I really think we should all gather 3-4 of our best recipes and do a nice post with them all. That way we can eat ourselves into a coma knowing the lovely recipes were provided by fellow browncoats.

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2



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Thursday, August 31, 2006 5:02 AM

KAYNA

I love my captain


That sounds like a good idea MSG. Now, do you know how to do anything with protien?

As to the folks going to D*C, should we do something while they're away? Say horrible thingabout them while thyere away perhaps? JK, but it would be nice if we could all do something that the'll miss out on.

I'm kinda jealous and vindictive.

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 5:39 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Maybe a slumber party and a pillow fight!


Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. - Gautama Siddharta

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:05 AM

KELKHIL


With MSg cooking dinner and lots of chocolate and free drinks and....

Can't help myself sometimes

Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:07 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


Howdy Forsaken!


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Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:27 AM

TRISTAN


Y'all are just not fair...MSG's cooking, slumber party, pillow fights...oh, but wait...I'm going to DragonCon! We can have the slumber parties and pillow fights there! Only thing we'll be missing is the MSG gourmet cooking...might have to swing by and kidnap her on the way...bit out of my travel path, but it could be arranged...

Morning, NVG!

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:40 AM

KELKHIL


Tristan don't make me get Vera!

Bad enough that you get to go, but steal our gormet dinner maker as well and try to wreck our slumber party funness. Now that is crossing a line!





Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 6:57 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.


Yeah, no stealing our fun!

*wanders into the fire to curl up and sleep*

'Night!


A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with them. - Gautama Siddharta

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:01 AM

KELKHIL


Nighty night PR (I guess grave yard shifts make day night and vice versa)


So who has the magic markers?!

First to fall asleep at the slumber party! Hoody-hoo!

Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:26 AM

PENGUIN


Get the fruity, smelly kind! She'll love that!



King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:32 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE


Oooh! I leave the board for a while and people start pillow fights!

*puts on her pijamas and joins pillow fight*

Giggle!




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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:45 AM

SASSALICIOUS


I was obsessed with those when I was in Ireland! Back home, I have to settle for the Odwalla Protein one or the Naked Juice protein one.

I miss Innocent.

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I kind of feel like a dirty hippie right now, but I'm loving every moment.

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:47 AM

SASSALICIOUS


On my agenda is theoretically unpacking my bedroom and making it livable.

But I'm not really in the mood for that.

EDIT: I have the markers. People who fall asleep should look out.

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I kind of feel like a dirty hippie right now, but I'm loving every moment.

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:49 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE


Yeah, innocent are gorgeous.

What do they taste like? Fruity heaven in a teeny plastic bottle. They're seriously addictive. They're called innocent because they contain the fruit, the whole fruit and nothing but the fruit. Except for the ones where they add veg or herbs like ginseng or ginger. And even their veggie drinks taste fantastic! With no additives of any kind at all. And usually enough fruit in the smoothies to make up your recommended daily allowance. They're just the greatest.

EDIT - hang on, when were you in Ireland? Where did you visit?




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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:50 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


I'm back after a dang power outage. Happens here at least once a week.

Named my pony.

Ginny. Short for Ginger.


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Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:51 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE


Awww... also the name of Ron's little sister in the Harry Potter books




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Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:09 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER


Never read, guess I will. Maybe to PsychoBilly when he gets more tolerant to sitting still and listening.


Ginny.


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Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:19 AM

KELKHIL


Hoody-hoo! Lets see... what should we scribble on poor, poor, tired PR.

I know....*Draws the symbol for the Aliance on her back*

That'll teach her to call for a slumber party and then fall asleep right in the middle!



Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:25 AM

SASSALICIOUS


I was in Ireland from late dec. 2005 to jan 17 2006. I visited Dublin, Belfast, Galway, Aran Islands, Cork, and then hopped to London for a few days.

It was fantastic!

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Wisconsin sucks. I don't want to be here.

~Forsaken Forever

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:27 AM

SASSALICIOUS


*writes "Alliance Tool" across PR's forehead*

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Wisconsin sucks. I don't want to be here.

~Forsaken Forever

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:43 AM

MSG


oooh slumber party catering

So Menu
Bacon wrapped pineapple shrimp
stuffed artichokes
cranberry chili meatballs
hot n spicy crab dip

followed by
Romaine and field green salad with glazed walnuts, blue cheese, field peas, and mandarin oranges with hot bacon vinegarette.

followed by
Chicken Veronique or Prime rib
scalloped potatos with scallions and aged cheddar
asparagus with lemon zest
sweet potato souffle

followed by
chocolate cheesecake
bread pudding
apple puff tartlets
snowflake pudding with raspberry sauce
curried fruit

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2



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Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:47 AM

KELKHIL


*puts on his anti-hippie writing lotion*
*Looks at MSG's menue*
Mmmm...yummy...*promptly faints*





PS - the lotion works against non-hippies as well



Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 8:50 AM

MSG


If we're having a party I figured I'd pull out my best stuff. I love parties:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2



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Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:23 AM

TRISTAN


*quietly rolls in a cart laden with every type of Magic Marker available, including the fruity-smelling ones. glances longingly at the fine spread laid out by MSG and quietly walks out of the thread*

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:33 AM

KELKHIL


*sits up, examines self for any tampering and looks at PR*

man are we dead when she wakes up. Oh well, at least we can have one fine last meal thanks to MSG!

*looks through the magic marker collection tha Tristan brought in*

I think red, and blue will do nicely. *Looks over at PR and ponders*

Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:37 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE


*scribbles "Hippies Rule" on sleeping PR*

since Kelkhil has that damn lotion again!

Besides. Hippies *do* rule




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Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:38 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE


Hubble Double Posting Trouble!




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Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:46 AM

KELKHIL


"It puts the lotion on its skin..."

Well I gotta have some kind of protection. No shirt and all.

Besides you always seem to have a victim lying around if you look hard enough.



Kelkhil

The shirtless Forsaken

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Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:47 AM

MAVOURNEEN


Wake up, PR!

You'll end up looking like this!:



But that's kindof fun too. So stay asleep

"Have you ever been with a Warrior Woman?"

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