Male and Female Imponderables- John Jacob Jinglehiemer Schmidt

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MSG

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 7:58 PM (P)

Ok here's the link back
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=23586&m=374475#374475

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

GED

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 7:59 PM (P)

Yay, first time I've been first! Woohoo!
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This above all, — to thine ownself be true.
http://www.myspace.com/artv

MSG

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 8:00 PM (P)

you go Ged:)!!

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

TRISTAN

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 8:32 PM (P)

Thank you, MSG...I had forgotten to create a new thread this morning.
All went well. It will be a quick and painless divorce as there is no common property, no children, etc. Kinda like the last one, actually.

Ok, happier subject time...what's on the agenda?

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PENGUIN

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 8:46 PM (P)

MSG is going to cook us all supper!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

MSG

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 8:52 PM (P)

Yeah I say everyone get your plane tickets and get on over here and we'll have a firefly gathering of epic proportions, as well as a table full of food:)
Any requests?

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:09 PM (P)

Anything I'd not normally eat. Cheated a bit yesterday. Cooked bugers and onion rings for PsychoBilly and myself. Can't remember the last time I cooked a burger. It was great!

I get to wondering how I made it this far. Let alone with minimal physical scars. Hell, I still have a pretty nose (only broke once). I guess that I'm counting myself amongst the blessed. I also wonder what I will be asking once I look back. Twenty years? Thirty? Tomorrow?

PAGANPAUL

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:10 PM (P)

OK, this is my first post to the M&FI thread, and I'm going through a bit of a tough time myself when it comes to this whole M&F crap. One of the things Tina was atracted to when we first met was that I had an air of calmness around me - a calm energy that people could actually feel. Now that's gone. She literally has damaged my calm.

Tonight I will try something a bit different - a spell I've created to try to get past this. It starts with a blossom and progresses through leaf, bark, wood and root in a symbolic attempt to get back to my own roots; to regain what I had before all this happened.

I shall share it now with my FireFly friends...

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

With Goddess and God I recite this spell
To move me out of my mental hell
By fire and water, by air and earth
I call to you now to aid my rebirth.

Into the fire I place this blossom
Help me now to fill up this chasm
I wish to leave this self-made tomb
So now I’ll burn another bloom.

Next I set ablaze this leaf
Help me now to restore my belief
As I burn this bit of foliage
My life again I begin to manage.

Now I offer up this piece of bark
To move my soul out of the dark
To the tree it acts as an armor
Restore me now to when I was calmer.

I move on now to offer the trunk
To move me on from out of this funk
Through the wood moves the life of the tree
Restore my calm once more to me.

At last we come down to the root
Help me reconcile every dispute
Heedless of all my pain and strife
Stillness and calm restore to my life.

My soul again mine, no more to wander
In pain and grief I will dwell no longer
In stillness the roots dwell under the ground
My soul be restored; my calmness re-found.

So mote it be!

* - * - * - * - * - * - WE ARE FORSAKEN, AND WE AIM TO BURN! - * - * - * - * - * - * - *

* - * - * - * - Watch this space! New signature animation coming soon! - * - * - * - *

TRISTAN

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:11 PM (P)

MSG, just start cookin'! We'll be there soon!
*frantic packing of bags*
Ok, now, which way is Utah again?

NVG...burgers on the grill sound good...is it ok if I stop in there on the way to Utah for an appetizer?

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MSG

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:14 PM (P)

NV- I am soooo making you chili fries:) I've never made onion rings, though I like them:) Now I would so dearly love to hear this story of how your nose was broken... ( I swear broken nose stories are always the best)

PaganPaul- nice spell and good timing and such as well:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

MSG

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:16 PM (P)

ok that was hilarious. I just got a call from a 16 month old ( used mama's cell and hit my number) My friend Julie's baby Emma just dialed me and then sat there for 30 seconds saying " hi hi hi hi" into the phone.

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:27 PM (P)

Kicked myself in the nose. Wierd you say. Well, my belay hand got hung up and didn't lock the rope quick enough. Foot hooked on a brick and my boot heel whacked me in the honker.

Tristan, I got some antelope backstrap and deer steaks from my aunt the other day. Any number of meals will befall the wild meat. MMMMM!

So Mr.Pagan Paul, what's been the problem? I kinda miss things from here to there.

EMMARIGBY

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:36 PM (P)

Hi Guys! What's up with my posse? I've been feeling too poorly to log on for the last couple of days and have really missed you all. Sound like a couple of people here are not in a good place right now. I'm so sorry to hear that (especially Tristan - I really wanted to hug the screen when I read your news. As if that would actually help at all!).

If anyone wants a shoulder to cry on I've been told mine's comfortable!

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Hissssssssss!

TRISTAN

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 9:47 PM (P)

PaganPaul, my thoughts are with you...I do hope things work out for you. If not, we are here...and believe me, the people here can really help.

NVG, now you are making me drool! What is it with you people and food! Why am I never hungry until I read these threads!

Emma! Been missing you! Thank you for the virtual shoulder. It's not a bad place, just not somewhere I expected to be so soon.
Oh, I had email problems and managed to lose your direct email address...I will have your buckles ready soon, and I wanted to get an address from you...because without it, I won't be able to send them to you! If you have time, email me at tristan71@cableone.net
Thank you!

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 11:03 PM (P)

Drooling huh? Thats why barbeques are held outdoors.

That and

BUMP!

Just because I felt like it.

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 11:10 PM (P)

Tristan,

I've just been catching up & read your most recent blog.I"m so sorry to hear of your troubles.But as someone else already said-this too shall pass.I wish you peace of heart & mind.And the brightest of blessings.
If you're ever up here in NYC I'll make you dinner & you can be Uncle Tristan to my 2 boys anytime !

Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 11:18 PM (P)

PaganPAul,

What a wonderful spell.Blessings to you & may you recieve the grounding you need.

Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 11:56 PM (P)

So whats up in your neck of the 'verse, LA29?

ASORTAFAIRYTALE

Tuesday, September 5, 2006 11:59 PM (P)

Hello everyone!
Just seeing how you all are doing...I had my first day of school, that sure was fun...does anyone else hate the way you feel so disorganized on the first day??

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We're all just floating...

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:02 AM (P)

NV- My husband swears venison pizza is the best he's ever had...I'm just not sure about eating poor bambi...or thumper for that matter:) yes I know I am such a city girl. Don't mind wild birds though since I've been pecked more than a few times and I feel revenge is in order:) Plus there is just something sinester( I swear I am spelling this wrong, but for the life of me can't figure how) about birds...nasty beady eyes always watching you.( yes I do know I'm nuts, but thanks for the help anyway)
HUGS EMMA:) I still think a nice lemur would have been a good welcome back present and all..I mean twins need a pet:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:14 AM (P)

Saw two big ring-necks this morning. Sure would make for a great dinner.

I'm out for the evening. Love to y'all.

'Night.

TRAVELER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:15 AM (P)

Hello PaganPaul:

Sorry to hear your hurt.

Your spell sounded pretty nurturing to me.

Where I come from we have a saying, "A problem shared is a problem cut in half".

So thank you for sharing with us.
You know we share our hopes and dreams with you.

Traveler

MISTERG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:18 AM (P)

Ya want something good? Try a bacon blue cheese burger. YUMMMY :)

"There can be only one."

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:26 AM (P)

He just loves his blue cheese burgers:) 'course he'll choke down the steak with bernaise, asparagus and hollandaise, baked potatos, and salad I feed him tonight and all...just kidding:)He's very sweet about my cooking...well night and loves and hugs to all out there. I am sending a cosmic vibe of love and hapiness and peace ( sorry to detour into the 60's for a moment)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

TRAVELER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:50 AM (P)

You guys are killing me with this talk of food. I love food. I can't keep it in the house or it's eaten in microseconds. Chocolate covered donuts with Bavarian creme filling. There take that.

Traveler

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:19 AM (P)

Hey NV-

Nothing much going on here. Saw the little space monkey off to his 1 day of 1st grade today.There were tears !Mine though -he was fine.
How are you & yours ? Have you seen the sun recently ? It's been dreary rain for 2 weeks now Is it stil out there ?

Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:57 AM (P)

First day of school? Wow. I can't imagine that just yet. PsycoBilly and BabyV. Figure i'd give them names rather than thing one and thing two. They are doing great. Everyone's been taking revolving duties with them. I got to spend the whole day with PsychoBilly yesterday. We picked up hay, cooked junk food, went shopping, and watched Star Wars (Tryin' not to overload him on the Firefly). He did sit all the way through Serenity the other day and LOVED it.

WHITEFALL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 7:08 AM (P)

Well I see not a ton has changed...

PaganPaul, welcome to our little corner of the site!

Anyhoos, Tristan, I still can't think of anything to say, because, to be honest i'm still working on that 'loved and lost thing'. Gotta do step one to get to step two. Just... um... adopt, adapt and improve! And keep in mind, although you may have made a slightly ill-fated french-related descision once, the way you tell it, Warrior Woman was not someone to regret, and you are a better person for knowing her. While most of us can tell you there's nothing wrong with being single, just remember that you're still a mighty family man if you want to be.

(I don't know where that came from exactly. I think I just addressed an issue you didnt even mention. I'm just that clever.)

Anyhoos, from tomorrow until the end of next week, every day but the weekends i'll be doing Hell Week (TM), so i'll be posting a maximum of once a day, basically. Good luck with the pondering, i'll check back nightly.

Oh well, tis a good show, and actually, I might even get someone from here to see it. If anyone saw one of the last dating threads, me and MalaynaDreams ended up discovering that I live about 3 miles from her university n stuff. To hell with dating though, i'm just interested in meeting a fan i didnt convert myself. I'm crossing my fingers she remembers and comes to the show.

Ah Hell Week (TM), how I love thee, in all ways except thy homework-giving ways.

Till tommorow night all, love you folks.

"But, these strong women characters?"

"Why aren't you asking 100 other guys why they don't write strong women characters?" -Joss Whedon.

"We take all the money we got saved right now, we could maybe buy a moderately sized gerbil." -Mal

SPACEANJL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 9:25 AM (P)

Ever tried wrapping asparagus spears in parma ham, then baking them in cream and parmesan?

And onion rings - do you soak yours in buttermilk first?

On BBQ - I have a good chili jam recipe if anyone wants it.

Venison casserole, with chestnuts and a parsnip mash...

I think I need to get back to the recipe thread and bump that sucker.

Tristan, I'm sorry I haven't made sympathetic noises yet - just catching up on the boards. For the record, if I didn't have my husband, you are just the kind of guy I would be ranting about living on the other side of the pond...this doesn't help, I know, but zen hugs and best wishes.

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 9:56 AM (P)

Hello Imponderers!

Hi Whitefall - sounds like you're up to your ears in homework... for you to get you through the week - you are so right about 'a problem shared is a problem halved!' it helps to just verbalise it (or write about it).

Hey NVG - PsychoBilly & BabyV are terrific posting names!! It sounds like you and PB had heaps of fun yesterday - he is one lucky boy! I've said it before and I'll say it again - they are so lucky to have you in their life!

MisterG - bacon & blue cheese burgers????? I think that might be the most illicit and delicious thing any man has ever said to me on this forum... does MsG mind that you get us all drooly like this...?

MsG - he's lucky to have you cooking for him - I too have read some of your recipes and I'll join Tristan in coming to your place for dinner any night!!

Tristan - still sending hugging vibes and all! Should I send Trukish Delight too...?

Pagan Paul - as a committed Christian I have to say... well done on your positive spell!! I so believe that we each find our peace in different ways. I liked the sentiment of it very much - good on you for being proactive in making things better in your life!

EmmaR - poor Honey... sending you heaps of love and hope those limurs didn't make you too sick - you have to get really well, coz your sister will have heaps of morning sickness with twins and we can't have you both sick at the same time - can we?

Is that everyone? Have any of you seen FMF - I miss her terribly and as I wasn't around last week I wondered if anyone can tell me why she's not around? I do hope she's not sick or pinned under a heavy object and therefor unable to post... thinking of you darling FMF -

Catch you later... I know you're all still asleep...

SPACEANJL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:02 AM (P)

You left me off the list! *sulks*

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:08 AM (P)

That's coz you deserve a special post all of your own!!

And llama's - there need to be llama's & you know how they don't like to be part of a list Sweet SpaceANGL!!!

See - it was worth the wait - was it not??

Mwaaah - darling one - and BTW - you've been a bad influence on me I had an idea for some fan fic in my head and had even written an outline for it - but I started with the naughty chapter after I read your 'good clean fun' the other night... sorry impoderables you're seeing my dark 'e-whore' side...

Magdalena x x x

DANCINGNEKO

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:21 AM (P)

*wanders in and realizes it's been a while since posting here*

*reads PaganPaul's post and Tristan's post* *meeps at being so slow at responding to either one and hangs head in shame*

Hey PaganPaul and Tristan.

I'm sorry to hear about both your situations...my slowness at posting it is no excuse.

Please know you're in my thoughts and in my wishes of emotional peace for both of you. I know I'm not the only one who is willing to listen and offer support to either one of you.

*hugs* to you both...

SPACEANJL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:27 AM (P)

Llamas!

If you need a beta, I can give you my e-mail, Magda. Always happy to corrupt another mind We e-sluts need to hang together!

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 11:49 AM (P)

Oh my Darling one! You know we need to stick together...

... and I have finally worked out how to post emotes so I am spending all my free time doing just that... is everyone sick of them yet?

No?

he he he he he he ...

Love you all - Magdalena (the emote maniac!)

SPACEANJL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:13 PM (P)

Woo! I need to learn how to do that - what with you and Penguin and GPR, I'm getting emote envy

PENGUIN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 12:31 PM (P)

Just find'em on the web, put them on photobucket (it's free and great!) and post'em!
(then I'll fix'em and repost'em! lol)

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

PHOENIXROSE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 1:05 PM (P)

Morning everyone! I was out all night with my "issues" friend. She likes to bounce her issues off me at great length. Love her to death, I do. Just wish she wasn't so stubborn sometimes.
Ms G, I think it's spelled "sinister". Yeah, that looks right. I always google a word if I'm not sure of the spelling. Google corrects it and everything
Paul, that was a beautiful spell!
Emma, feel better, babe

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good. - Gautama Siddharta

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 1:09 PM (P)

Morning, all!
I thought ahead and got my coffee before signing on!

PaganPaul...maybe we need to get together? Seems we may have a lot in common right now.

LA29, thank you for your blessing. It looks like I will have a lot of travelling ahead of me!

ASortOfFairyTale...I always hated the first day of school, right up through college. I never had the right books, my pen would always quit working, and I'd always go home feeling like an idiot. So, the good news is you are not alone. The bad news is that it will never stop happening. Hope I helped!

MisterG...with all the delicious meals MSG mentions here, you opt for a burger?!? Then, on second thought, if it's made by her I am sure it is the best burger in the world!

Whitefall. Wow. Thanks for that. Not sure who you were channeling, but it helped a lot. Good luck in your endeavours.

Magdalena, thank you again! I'll be responding to your email soon...and Turkish Delight would not be amiss at a time like this!

SpaceAnJL, you are a difficult one to forget. Seeing as llamas have already been proffered, I give you...a dancing duck.

DancingNeko, thank you! I got your email, and will be answering it as soon as I get done here.

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MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:13 PM (P)

...Oh outsmart me will you Tristan? Then I will give SpaceANGL a... a... crazy pilot! Ha! Beat that!!

*throws down a gauntlet (coz she know's Tristan is a gauntlet-kind-of-guy)*

Magda x x x

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:19 PM (P)

Hmm...I see the gauntlet, and match it with...this!

Bring it!

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JAMESTHEDARK

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:21 PM (P)

Don't have a long span here...

Back in University, and my apartment is colder than I remember, and has a lot less internet access. A lot less being roughly equivalent to none.
So, I'm having to hijack somebody else's computer to post this. Thus, the not having a long span here. Haven't even had time to catch up on the recent goings on.

So, I'm just going to say hello and let you continue on your way confident in my continued aliveness.

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I ain't lookin' for help from on high. That's a damn long wait for a train don't come.

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature.

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:29 PM (P)

Long live James The Dark - thanks for letting us know sweety - we do worry when one of our own is missing in action

... now to deal with Mr Tristan...

...Ha!

- Magdalena x x x

MAL4PREZ

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:35 PM (P)

Aliveness is good James! Glad to hear it.

Wow, many folks here today. Glad to see everyone! This thread has gotten to be the first thing I open when I get to work!

PaginPaul - love the spell. I hope you had much calm and peace with it! Feel free to vent here. Venting is good, and we all do it.

hmm, not much more to say. Except good morning all!

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I'm the president. I don't need to listen.

SPACEANJL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:36 PM (P)

The SpaceAnJL menagerie keeps on keepin' on! However, large fat pussycat that I own also likes duck and chicken (and frog!) He would probably eat emoticons, too, particularly if there is gravy. He's a little slower than he was, but he probably dreams of taking down a llama in the chase!

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:41 PM (P)

morning all:) Well we've made it to Wednesday. I swear these Wed. morning 7 am teacher meetings are going to kill me. sooooo tired:) OK off to purchase a pencil sharpener back shortly

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

SPACEANJL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:48 PM (P)

MsG! Morning. You'd like what I'm working with today - a new mountain gorgonzola, so sweet and ripe, we have to serve it in tubs...

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:48 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by SpaceAnJL:
The SpaceAnJL menagerie keeps on keepin' on! However, large fat pussycat that I own also likes duck and chicken (and frog!) He would probably eat emoticons, too, particularly if there is gravy. He's a little slower than he was, but he probably dreams of taking down a llama in the chase!

...awwwwww... here's one for him!

mwaaah - Magda x x x

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:49 PM (P)

JTD, good to know you are alive. We'll be here!

Magdalena, sorry for the delay...had to do some work. My answer to you?

(One of my favorite girls!)

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SPACEANJL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 2:56 PM (P)

oooh, cat likes flitty things, too.

Have you ever read any Kim Harrison? I've never heard 'Tink's panties' used as a swear-word before, but her pixy-folk rock! (And for anyone who has read it, Alan Tudyk as Jenks?)

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:10 PM (P)

Ooooh I so like Tinkerbell - spooky really coz I told my little 'su che' that today! The only Disney Character I truly love!!!

Ah... so.... ah ha! ...just to make your cat hungry!

EDIT:...I am so sorry - ...still new to this emote thing - I guess I shouldn't challenge a master at this... yet!

Magdalena x x x

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:18 PM (P)

You're better at it than I am...just don't challenge Penguin. He's the undisputed king and master:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

MAGDALENA

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:38 PM (P)

No way! I wouldn't lose my head and do something rash like that... ...that's to send a good vibe your way MsG

... anyway I am going to bed now - so I must admit defeat and hail Tristan as the supreme master of emoting SpaceANGL!!!

Goodnight imponderers... - Magdalena x x x

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:54 PM (P)

Thanks Mags...I need all the vibes I can get:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:04 PM (P)

Oh, yeah...Penguin. He and PR have all of the emoties...crush us without even trying.

It has been awhile since I have paraded out all of the ducks, though...

That ought to make for an interested kitty. If not, this might work...

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RUGBUG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:04 PM (P)

Ah, wednesday morning emoticon-y goodness. I'm too lazy to do the emoticons with any regularity. I've got some, but I hate having to open another page, copy the url, blah, blah, blah. Lazy, I tell you.

More odd adventures in on-line dating. It's so weird and artifical. But onward through the fog. T-minus 27 days and counting 'til I've found my true love. :heh:

MisterG: Can you package up one of those bacon bleu cheese burgers. Yum. It could conceivably make it to CA before it was too gross. ;)

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:17 PM (P)

Or you could join Penguin and Tristan's road trip and visit Rugbug:) Fingers are crossed for you on this finding of nice guy...just think, if nothing else, you can win new converts to Firefly:) Invite new people over for Sci Fi Firefly marathon:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:20 PM (P)

Morning, RugBug!
Good luck...we are crossing our fingers!
And hey, you could join us on the road trip...we'll just swing by and pick you up after we hit NVG's place for the appetizers!

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ZEEK

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:21 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
But onward through the fog. T-minus 27 days and counting 'til I've found my true love. :heh:

You know the exact date that you'll meet your true love? How does that work? This intetnets dating thing sounds amazing.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:28 PM (P)

Nighty night Mags. Hope you slumber well.

Mornin' to everyone else.

Virtual emote zoo. Cool.

Now who brought food?

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:45 PM (P)

Me of course:) I was just pondering making the lovely egg, sausage, and cheese souffle for breakfast:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:46 PM (P)

I hope coffee and cheesecake will be ok...it's all I could find on short notice...

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RUGBUG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 4:51 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
But onward through the fog. T-minus 27 days and counting 'til I've found my true love. :heh:

You know the exact date that you'll meet your true love? How does that work? This intetnets dating thing sounds amazing.

Oh yes. They said I would find someone if I signed up. I signed up for 1 month, so....

The internet is chugging away searching for the love of my life. You may experience some slowdowns in the coming days, but it's all in service of Rugbug's true love, so please don't be mad. Heh....

Breakfast this morning: The best kind of fruit and coffeecake...the kind that someone else made and brought in to work. Tastiness.

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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:14 PM (P)

RugBug, wow...kinda got it down to a science-like thing, don't they?
Hey, if it doesn't work out, we're still here for you...if that's any help.
We have chocolate.

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RIMGIRL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:18 PM (P)

Good luck to all in finding a soul mate. I have and it's really, really good.

Did you ever notice how what originally drew you to someone is what ends up driving you crazy? "Air of calm" becomes "emotionally unavailable". "Effervescent personality" becames "irredeemable party girl". "Laid-back" becomes "lazy bum".

My husband claims that he was deceived. He started going out with me because I was a financially independent career woman who was up for the all-night restaurant when the bar closed. Now he's killing spiders for someone who goes to bed at 10 p.m.

I am hopeless at emoticons.
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Did it suddenly get hot in here.

SMARTBUTDUMBBLONDE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:19 PM (P)

Back from greece!
It was excellent, Greek boys are the hottest in the entire world, its like my eyes were in heaven for two weeks, though none of them came anywhere near Alan Tudyk.....

Whats this I have missed??!!!?? Tristan is getting a divorce? WTF? Please explain!
hang on, just read you blog, you poor baby, *sends a virtual hug* hope things pick up for you soon!

NV: thats great that pyscobilly loved serenity, convert 'em early, I say.

PR: almost done my fist chapter, I'll send it over as soon as I've typed it up.

Fist day back to school today, me now being a year 11, , *blows raspberry of disgust* so lots of exams *blows a bigger raspberry of disgust*. The thing I love about first days back is seeing all the new tiny year sevens, all nervous and sweet, with their rucksacks that are bigger than themselves and their mum's walking them to their classrooms *aaaaaaaawwwwwwwww!*
Give it two weeks, and they'll be cocky little .

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Don't you lock up something that you wanted to see fly, hands are for shaking no not tying. Soundgarden
98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:25 PM (P)

Howdy, RimGirl! You are right in that estimation...things do change. I went from the long-haired, sword-fighting Renaissance man who lived and breathed theatre to a mild-mannered, stay-at-home Insurance Agent...all in the space of about three years. What initially attracted my wife to me was no longer the reality. Life does funny things.

SBDB, welcome back! I assume you have a tan that's the envy of the city? And forget about the Greek boys...how was the food?
Thank you for the hug.
Good luck with school...and keep us informed!

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MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:31 PM (P)

Hey we're having our annual Greek Festival this weekend...I am already having visions of lovely food and entertainment...mmmmmmmmmmmm

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

SMARTBUTDUMBBLONDE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:36 PM (P)

Pleasure!

I'm golden brown, but my mum is dark brown, which she goes after 10 mins in the sun. I am so jealous. I am browner than anyone else at school though.

Ohh, the food was fantabulous!!! Its the only time every year when I get proper tsatsiki, Horiatiki (greek salad - with no lettuce(blegh)
meatballs, dolmades and stuffed tomatoes! I love how they stew the meat, so you just have to look at it falls off the bone, mmmm.
And, of course, the baklava. Proper baklava should be so full of honey, that you can eat it with a foot long knife and fork and still get you hands sticky!

I don't know why, but all the fruit and veg always tastes nicer over there, and so much bigger. They have gorgeous peaches you can't pick up with one hand, and watermelons the length of my arm!

oohh, My mouth's watering now!

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Don't you lock up something that you wanted to see fly, hands are for shaking no not tying. Soundgarden
98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:39 PM (P)

Ok not fair...I am so drooling SBDB:) I'm so glad you had a great time before the grind of school starts:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:40 PM (P)

Thank you for that description, SBDB...my mouth is still watering, and I just finished lunch!

MSG...there are times when I wish this town had a wider variety of food choices. We have the standard Southern, a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex, Chinese out the wahoo, one Korean place...and that's about it. I miss odd foods!

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:50 PM (P)

I asked for it and I guess I got it. Food!

So, I feel a little dirty. I mentioned to the Forsaken that i'd been posting fic on another site. Still waiting for the smacks and glares.

But I have not found anywhere to post it 'til now. I feel like I did something bad. Never cheated on anyone before, but if this is what it feels like, I may never ever try.

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:08 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
I asked for it and I guess I got it. Food!

So, I feel a little dirty. I mentioned to the Forsaken that i'd been posting fic on another site. Still waiting for the smacks and glares.

But I have not found anywhere to post it 'til now. I feel like I did something bad. Never cheated on anyone before, but if this is what it feels like, I may never ever try.

Not cheating on us. No smacks and glares. Just as long as you remember to post those subliminal messages we talked about, directing all the readers to this site and convincing them to join.

EDIT: Should have said "No smacks and glares unless you like that sort of thing!"

More animations available at http://desktophippie.googlepages.com

SMARTBUTDUMBBLONDE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:10 PM (P)

speaking of recruiting, I just sent emails to channels 4 and 5 over hear, asking them to look into Firefly. Nothing will probably come out of it, but it would be great if one of them picked it up!

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Don't you lock up something that you wanted to see fly, hands are for shaking no not tying. Soundgarden
98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

MAL4PREZ

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:12 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by nvghostrider:
So, I feel a little dirty. I mentioned to the Forsaken that i'd been posting fic on another site. Still waiting for the smacks and glares.

You got fic? Firefly fic or something else?

I'm a little overwhelmed with Simon and Kaylee (mostly because I've been writing some, LOL!) and totally looking for something new!

So no smacks from here, NV. I'm just eagerly wanting to try it out!

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I'm the president. I don't need to listen.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:19 PM (P)

Discovering a place for my Zombie fic was a godsend. Been working on an episodic piece for three(?) years. Just threw out a raw format intro to the story.

Discovering Browncoats all over. Tryin' to direct them here. So I guess the dirty work has some good intentions.

http://www.tacticalunderground.us/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2611

So there it is folks. Has no FF relevance, but it will have FF referance. Who could resist?

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:22 PM (P)

ooh I know another place for you to send you stuff...friend has online magazine. It's called fearknocks.com I bet he'd love your stuff NV:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

SMARTBUTDUMBBLONDE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:25 PM (P)

Got to go now, so hugs to all my fellow imponderers, and i will see you in a few days, provided the homework isn't too heavy!

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Don't you lock up something that you wanted to see fly, hands are for shaking no not tying. Soundgarden
98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:38 PM (P)

'Night night SBDB.
It was good hearin' from ya.

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:39 PM (P)

good luck SBDB hang in there with your work:) We're all behind you.

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

PAGANPAUL

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:43 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by mal4prez:
PaginPaul - Feel free to vent here. Venting is good, and we all do it.

**Suddenly a spot light blinks on in the forum with an audible “klunk”, and it swivels across the floor, briefly illuminating many of the lurkers scattered around the Male and Female Imponderables thread, before settling down, pointing into a very dark, dank corner of the thread.

There squats PaganPaul, looking disheveled and unwashed. He peers up into the light, and then drops the bone he’s been gnawing on. As it falls to the filthy floor, everyone notices that it is engraved with the words “grief” and “loneliness” and it has been thoroughly gnawed upon.

He shields his face with one hand, as if the bright light of reason is hurting his eyes. He scuttles away, but the light follows him, and now all can see that there is a chain around his ankle, just below his tattered pants, that is anchoring him to where he is trapped alone in the darkness and filth of his little corner.

He futilely swipes at the light of reason, trying in vain to make it stop shining on him, but the source of the light is much too far away to be effected by his futile attempts. He gives up and slumps down to the floor, forlorn and despondent.

He looks at all the people now looking back at him in his solitude, and gathering as much dignity as he possibly can muster, he gets to his feet, brushes himself off, and defiantly croaks out a single sound…**

Gollum! Gollum!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

OK, so it’s not really that bad, but let’s just say I’ve had better days.

* - * - * - * - * - * - WE ARE FORSAKEN, AND WE AIM TO BURN! - * - * - * - * - * - * - *

* - * - * - * - Watch this space! New signature animation coming soon! - * - * - * - *

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:50 PM (P)

Whoa. That was some twisted venting. I LIKE IT!

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 6:54 PM (P)

NVG, just went over to the forum and read what you wrote...very good stuff! And I freaked when I learned that was all you had posted...where's the rest?!? How can you leave us hanging like that?!?
I anxiously await the rest.

PaganPaul, I feel for you, my friend. Anything I can do, please let me know.
*offers a man-hug*
A few of the guys in here gave me one of those...they work wonders.

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 7:20 PM (P)

Been updating piece by piece. Five parts so far. Getting ready to submit some to MSG's friends site. Have to be pretty careful though. I'd stuff stolenin the past. Got tons of notes and alternate stories on paper and my hard drive at home. Seems this time of year I get to writting and shotgunning (upland game season is upon us). Can't wait for the first Pheasent dinner.

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 7:22 PM (P)

*gives PaganPaul a bath to gently wash off the grime*

NVG - did you have your notes stolen, or did someone copy your story and claim it as theirs?

More animations available at http://desktophippie.googlepages.com

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 7:42 PM (P)

Ever seen a little show called Firefly? Kidding.

I actually had a few poetry pieces published in a Bay area perodical, but I didn't submit them, didn't approve them, and didn't cash the stipend check. So now I keep all notes and write the names of those witnessing me writting on the notes.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 8:30 PM (P)

Well, its that time of day.

BUMP!

Be back in an hour or so.

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 9:02 PM (P)

I now feel the need to prepare a 5 course dinner for PaganPaul...aaaaaaah I hate geographical separation. OK PaganPaul virtual dinner menu ( made with love and concern) Cooking is my main way of supporting and nurturing others ...HUGS
Soup- butternut squash
Salad- field greens with blue cheese, glazed walnuts, and balsamic vinegarette
Main- plank grilled salmon with tarragon dill sauce, pan fried new potatos with parmesan, and asparagus with hollandaise
Dessert- warm apple compote with cream
Cheese- nice apricot stilton

If you want to talk, or just want brownies mailed to you , you can email me at oncemorewithfeeling321@yahoo.com

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

MSG

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 9:04 PM (P)

sorry I'm southern ...we fix everything with food.( genetically I'm mostly Irish and we fix everything with drink) so basicallly I believe comestibles are the solution to all problems.

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

ASORTAFAIRYTALE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 9:45 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Tristan:

ASortOfFairyTale...I always hated the first day of school, right up through college. I never had the right books, my pen would always quit working, and I'd always go home feeling like an idiot. So, the good news is you are not alone. The bad news is that it will never stop happening. Hope I helped!

Umm well I can't really say that that makes me feel better...but I do know that first days are pretty much designed to suck. Besides the second day was a bit better, though I sitll pretty much hate all the classes I'm taking this semester.

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We're all just floating...

TRISTAN

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 9:52 PM (P)

ASOFT, sorry...early morning, pre-pot of coffee sarcasm got ahold of me this morning...I know it didn't help, but it was supposed to make you smile.
What all are you taking and why do they suck?

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ASORTAFAIRYTALE

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:00 PM (P)

Well it's English which is alright, Gym...no comment needed, foreign language, and some computer class...
It's just not really stuff that is very fun for me...

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We're all just floating...

EMMARIGBY

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:06 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by magdalena:
Hello Imponderers!

H
EmmaR - poor Honey... sending you heaps of love and hope those limurs didn't make you too sick - you have to get really well, coz your sister will have heaps of morning sickness with twins and we can't have you both sick at the same time - can we?

Thanks to your and PR's well wishes. Let's just say I'm not feeling any worse ... yet. But the doctor is threatening me with an operation if I'm not better in a fortnight. Help. I've never had an operation before. Hold me... I'm scared!

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Hissssssssss!

EMMARIGBY

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:13 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by PaganPaul:
Quote:
Originally posted by mal4prez:

He looks at all the people now looking back at him in his solitude, and gathering as much dignity as he possibly can muster, he gets to his feet, brushes himself off, and defiantly croaks out a single sound…**

Gollum! Gollum!

- *

Wow! That's some serious emoting. On the plus side, your sex appeal just went into overdrive - what with attracting all those women who are now wanting to comfort and support you, with the additional allure of an eloquent and sensitive man. Plus you've got that whole sexy Gollum imagery going for you!

___________________
Hissssssssss!

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:24 PM (P)

Operation?

I never had one either. I'll be scared for ya sweetie. So what's wrong?

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 10:54 PM (P)

EmmaR-

Don't be too scared of the operation.
My family calls me the queen of operations. I've had 2 c-sections ,my tonsils out ,knee surgery ,my appendix out,cervical surgery & a host of dental surgeries. And I'm still relatively ok.So nothing to fear.
But if you do need the operation -make sure you get plenty of rest after.The doctors have a funny way of telling you that you should be fine much sooner than reality allows.Best of luck to you.

Bryce
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I swallowed a bug.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, September 6, 2006 11:12 PM (P)

I gotta go pay some bills. Almost broke now. Hooray!

Here's a link to my fic if anyone is interested.

http://www.tacticalunderground.us/forum/viewtopic.php?p=40637#40637

Not FF related. Sorry. But will be adding referances later. First idea: WWMRD? T-shirt.

'Night all.

TROGMAN

Thursday, September 7, 2006 3:30 AM (P)

Hey, all!

Been about 3 weeks or so since I've been here, and since then I have:

1) Almost left my job, but still there
2) Ups and downs with SO, but still there
3) Watched DTI DVD
4) Vacation
5) 2 work trips

Whew. So, back to posting.

Here's an imponderable - when men and women reconcile (or, start reconciling) after a long tough patch, is it easier for men or women to leave the past behind (aka forgive and forget, aka look forward, etc.)? Maybe I should say, who "keeps score" more often (which everyone hates doing but must do anyway, IMHO)?

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Whoa, good myth.

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, September 7, 2006 3:32 AM (P)

*holds Emma* It should be fine. I've only had the one dental surgery, and it sucked, but I'm fine. I would strongly recomend looking into homeopathic remedies to help you heal, though. Since I'm not a doctor and can't legally tell you "Oh, you should take arnica!" I'm just gonna suggest you look into it. Assuming you need an operation at all, which I hope you don't.
Welcome home, SBDB! You got me wanting gyros and watermellon. And I'm stuck at work and I can't go get either!
More big hugses for the Paul and the Tristan *doesn't have a big enough emote* I have so been there. And still end up there on occasion. But I am trying not to go there. I am trying to be positive! *looks as fierce and determined as possible*

Virtue is persecuted more by the wicked than it is loved by the good. - Gautama Siddharta

MAGDALENA

Thursday, September 7, 2006 4:28 AM (P)

Hi Imponderers - you do all the best imponderin' while I'm asleep....

NVG - don't tell us you're feeling dirty - you know there are e-whore's about and we get all the wrong vibes when you say things like that!!! but I am so glad you've been posting and will definitely read it when I have a little more time!

Emma R - I second PR's suggestion - without knowing what's going on I'd also suggest Olive Leaf Extract in some form - it builds up the immune system and might also help with the healing - better than echinacea by far! Take good care sweety - I'm praying for you!

MsG - I had reheated, leftover pizza for lunch - how dare you do this to me...??? Loving you though and keeping you in my thoughts too - *thinks to self - baby vibes...baby vibes...* Just don't put too much pressure on yourself - In my world of friends having babies it usually happens when you relax and don't place too much expectation on yourself!!

Got to go to work - but not without saying that I'll be back later and that I love the dancing ducks Tristan!!! I do hope I've got all that emaoting out of my system and can focus on the 'talking' once again...

Bye for now - Magdalena x x x

EDIT: ooops - sorry Trogman - was thinking very positive thoughts in your direction too... there seems to be quite a bit of heartbreak/trauma around here at the moment...been doing much ponderin' have we? That's good though - we adapt and adopt and are there for each other...

- Magda x x x

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