Here's a fresh one of me, taken tonight at the annual christmas pagent. The reason I'm in my older, yellow CFS gear is because it was way too hot to be wearing the shiny brown uniform for promotional purposes.
************** (Thx to Desktop Hippie for the banner) If you find yourself getting too worked up about stuff that isn't real (RP Threads etc), then go outside, breathe in some fresh air and try feeding the ducks. (Because ducks don't care about your politics, religion, skin colour, choice of music or even your haircut. They like everyone, provided you bring them food.)
Here's one of my naughty doggy. She destroyed my Mum's beloved Vermont teddy bear and we had to post it all the way back to the states to the teddy bear hospital in a box with airholes and with a book (Little Miss Scatterbrain) and a packet of biscuits for the journey.
We just got her back with a doctors report detailing the extent of her injuries. She suffered from severe facial lacerations, possible brain damage and two detached retinas (we included these in an evidence bag for paw-print analysis). You will be glad to know that we were informed that after extensive surgery, and counselling for profound trauma from the attack, Eleanor Roosevelt has been discharged from their care, complete with doctor's note on after-care and a hopital ID braclet. She is now sitting up high away from dogs!
(edited to see if I can fix whatever's wrong with the piccy!)
Ah Bless, it restores your faith in the fun sillyness of the human race!
Hey Emma - I love your description of the woes of Eleanor Rooselvelt... that is so the kind of thing I would do myownself... I love that they took it all the way with their care and report and id bracelet - but Honey, I can't see your naughty baby... sorry...
Now how am I going to recognise the 'phantom teddy bear attacker' next time I'm in the UK...?
Oh, EmmaRigby, I am so glad to know that the Teddy is recovering after the sever brain damage. Sitting high away from naughtly dogs is a great idea. The mug shots of the prisoner, who was charged with grievous teddily harm, are too cute.
My dog, currently sitting on my lap and making typing very difficult, has just promised me that he would never attack an innocent teddy.... However, he has hinted that there may have been a case of mistaken identity with a cushion which seems to be a permisable practice target for when cats aren't around (and are a lot easier as they don't run away and don't have claws).... Cats are the ENEMY and must be chased from the garden.
Ah, you be careful. It starts with cushions but before long their doggy friends are egging them on to try a taste of teddy, it's what all the cool dogs are doing. It's a slippy slope.
I find it best to break their spirits early through intense humiliation. Here's a pressie I knitted for my freind's dog.
Quote: Originally posted by PhoenixRose: Permaybehaps we should have a pet picture thread? I know there was one of those at some point way long time ago.
Anyway, here is a new Riverish picture of me. Still no axe, but I found a cleaver in the kitchen. Anyway, it gives an idea
Comparison shot:
BAHAHAHA, OMG!, ROFL...Teeheehee....Have you no shame?
Indeed I am, Emma! I make it a point to stretch every day, especially before I hit the bag. You can do bad things to yourself if you don't stretch before exercising...
First of all Emma I almost cried when I saw what you wrote - you are just so gorgeous to say that - thank you Darling girl!!
And Mei Mei WOW!! I have the cleverest, prettiest and most awesome little sister on the internet! But do you think it's fair to put Summer Glau along side of you - she might see it and get a complex... she hasn't even got her foot flat on the ground like you!! Wow!
I wanted to post some more - but I will try when I get to my parents place next week... don't have the right programs here...
Thanks Magda, I mean it, you're a sweetheart and someone I'm proud to know!
I just wanted to tell another quick story about my big beast of a dog, since this just this minute happened.
She was having a mad half hour and, whilst throwing her own toy about and running after it in a crazy fashion, managed to run full pelt into a wall, so hard that the room shook and a picture fell off the wall onto her head. She's fine (but a bit embarrassed), but the really weird thing is, I was singing 'Memories' at the time at the top of my voice, as I tend to do when alone in the house, and had just got to the words "Shattered pictures" when the collision happened! Freaky huh!?
WHOA! Gone from this place for 'bout a week and look what I come back to, a new thread and a whole bunch of Browncoat pets. Look at all the pretties!
PR, I just gotta say that "River" pic is just too cool! I think I'd be in a lot of pain if I tried that. Ouchie.
Ok, here's my addition to the gallery. My cat decided to crawl up on my back and fall asleep on my shoulder while I was using my laptop. So I grabbed my cell and took this pic. Kryten, my little parrot kitty...
Awwwwwwww, what a cute kitty! It's good to see you back, Roxy. We missed you bunches! *hugs*
I don't have a pet anymore, so I can't do this theme. So I'll continue my 'River' theme with a shot of my best "I'm not a multiple, dumbo" look.
I couldn't get it exactly right, but that's what I've got. Interesting to note that I turned the brightness down nearly 70% for this... and I still look pale as death.
Oh.... I think you broke my squee! Welcome home Roxy!! I love that picture - and your cat is a smaller version of my friend 'Snookie', who is no longer with us I am afraid... there used to be the cutest photo of me and him curled up by the fire fast asleep... but alas, the photo was wiped on my friends hard drive and I never had a copy... I must admit that I am not usually a 'cat person' but Snookie and I were special friends!
The dog I am looking after at the moment likes to chase and pounce and viciously attack her own teddy bear - there is really no stuffing left in him ... the teddy I mean... but she is such a sweet little Foxie that she snuggles up with her teddy and all is forgiven as far as the poor teddy is concerned!
Emma I adore you too, Honey - and I think I am lucky to have you as a friend! I love your story about the dog hitting the wall while you were singing - I do sing at the top of my lungs too... and it sometimes leads to seriously messed up behaviour in the pets I'm caring for at the time!
Quote: Originally posted by EmmaRigby: I find it best to break their spirits early through intense humiliation. Here's a pressie I knitted for my freind's dog.
Hey Emma,
The picture of your friend's sight hound gave me whiplash as MalsWay (wife) and I are owned by five greyhounds. They all have their coats in case they get stuck outside in what passes for winter around here. Nice coat!
--Karel.
"Wondrous is our great blue ship that sails around the mighty sun and joy to everyone that rides along." -- Jeff Lynne, Electric Light Orchestra.
Thanks! I actually knited it without first measuring the doggy, turns out greyhounds are quite big! Oh well, I'll do another one next year!
Moving away from the animals for a second, I was digging through some photos yesterday and came across a couple I actually liked! My friend is the only person I know who can take photos of me I don't want to immediately rip up! Thought I'd post them here.
Thanks for the welcome backs peeps! Missed it here something fierce.
PR, cute "River" pic! I think you got it! I was gonna try some Kaylee poses, but I'm gonna have to see which ones.
Magda, sorry 'bout your kitty. :^( I'm dredding the day something happens to my little guys. The iron fell on my cat Rimmer's head the other day and I thought I was gonna pass out. But he's fine, lucky enough. Just grazed him.
EmmaRigby, gorgeous pics! I love the corset. I wore one for my wedding and it was agony. How did you pull it off, you look beautiful in it.
Here are a couple pics that were taken last week.
This is one before the evening started. Love that shirt...
These were taken by a friend sort of after I um, had a few >.> She said I just looked so peaceful, lol!
Been meaning to post these forever. In honor of MsG's weight loss and lost twin syndrome. Here are before and after shots of Mrs. Quest. The first is the cropped better half of the portrait picture that supplied the clean cut shot of myself I posted earlier. Five? years ago. Earlier this year.
Quote: Originally posted by Tristan: Roxy, not sure what I can say anymore that doesn't make me sound like a lech... *sigh* You are the stuff dreams are made of.
Who knew a little tipsy pic would get that response. Thank you.
JonnyQ, what a beautiful wife you have! She has a lovely smile.
here's one of the few where the camera didn't break just after the picture was taken - which is odd considering the hideous face I made for the camera...
These aren't me, as the only new ones I took of myself are in the hands and feet thread, but here are a few of my little future browncoats:
Here's Aiden, taking up one of daddy's vices, and also holding his favorite mascot
He has this really cheesy grin he flashes whenever he sees the camera, and he managed to climb into that sink all by himself (he climbs just about everywhere).
One of both of them playing, and then Zachary in my favorite chair (is it obvious that he likes to be naked?)
~Jimi jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia
- Animation by DesktopHippie
"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be manditory." - Bill Hicks
Ok, so the thread is kinda messed up it seems. The pictures of the kids under In2TheBlack are mine (hopefully he didn't have a heart attack and wonder if he had a couple of drunken nights he might have forgotten about ). Anyhow, those are my space monkeys, as LA29 so fondly calls her own.
~Jimi jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia
- Animation by DesktopHippie
"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be manditory." - Bill Hicks
No children for me to post pictures of. Except my uber-cute cousin, but I'm not going to put her up on the internet without my auntie's permission. So, here's me grinning like a moonbrain.
This isn't a shot of me or anything, but a few weeks ago we had a team-building type day (shudder to think) and I saw this sign. I got the guy with the camera to get it for me, and they just got posted recently. I thought it was funny, though it may seem a little silly to some.
~Jimi jimi dot spettel at gmail dot com Self-Proclaimed Grand Vizier of Georgia Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Brigade
- Animation by DesktopHippie
"Marijuana not only should be legal, it should be mandatory." - Bill Hicks
Quote: Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess: This isn't a shot of me or anything, but a few weeks ago we had a team-building type day (shudder to think) and I saw this sign. I got the guy with the camera to get it for me, and they just got posted recently. I thought it was funny, though it may seem a little silly to some.
I'm thinkin' maybe they need help on their windup and release technique. OUCH!!
Team-building is not responsible for damaged calm. I feel your pain.
Sure, it's only been 2-ish days, but I... uh... have a super speedy metabolism, so it seems like forever to me. (??)
Anyway. How about a fresh new thread, PR?? I've secretly nominated YOU as the picture thread starter queen, which is why I ask. (Whoops. Secret's out. Foo.)
Wow! You're right HK, it really has gotten a little too quiet on this thread. Where is everyone? *looks 'round* Well I'll put a pic up just to start things up.
I thought about starting a new thread, even had a name for it (which seems to have fluttered out of my head...) but this one is only 40 posts long, I wanted to give it a chance. Thanks for reviving it, lovelies!
Quote: Originally posted by PhoenixRose: *poke* C'mon, where'd all the film companions go? Where'd all the people we haven't got the privilege to see yet go? Where is everyone?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I can put one foot in front of the other - I'm Magdalena, & I'm marching with the 76th" http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html
Different week, different face mask... I was trying to look cross-eyed, but I think I look constipated... sorry...
Gorgeous pic of you and the little one MonksDad!
And equally gorgeous my Mei Mei!!
---------------------------------------------------------- "I can put one foot in front of the other - I'm Magdalena, & I'm marching with the 76th" http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html
PR, that one Riverine pic of you is all manner of awesome. And you can't change that by gettin' all....bendy....you got the light from the camera flash to keep you....lift you up....they shine like....little....cleavers......
*thud*
*revives*
Sorry. I think I OD'ed on skanky diesel fumes yesterday. BUT, I did end up getting this taken:
[]
A man and his locomotive, it's a beautiful thing.
Mal and Monty Old war buddies Till Mal's nose The missus bloodies FIREFLY
I still lack inspiration, though , and haven't taken any pictures in a while (relatively speaking). This is all I have to offer. A camera-phone picture taken a while ago, which seems to subtly follow my "run away (with me)" line of thinking:
Now I have to brave the holiday shopping again, for yesterday's venture was nigh fruitless. Except for the banana I had, but that wasn't what I was talking about. *flee!*
Ok, I nearly fell over laughing at all those pics. Yay, for my fellow Browncoats making me smile! Now it's my turn to toss up some pics. These are a bunch taken yesterday with my cell. My friend Paige kept stealing it and taking pics while her hubby kept trying to hold me still. So I stole her cell and got her back. We had a blast! Here is just a few...
I had taken these a while ago, when I first got them. It's the only thing I have that I think is worth sharing now. The first shirt is Jayne's "pin up girl" shirt and the second is, I think, the shirt he wore in the bank robbery, both from Serenity.
Magda...thank you for the smile, qing ren! But why the different color masks? And I see the cross! How many days left to D*C?
Gladiator, only thing that pops into my mind is "Rico.....Suave!"
MonksDad, that is an awesome shot! Cute little Browncoat, too. Thank you for sharing!
Steamer, my stepfather would love to meet you...he has a fascination with trains!
Hell's Kitten...so, when is the escape again? And I know I don't have to ask, because I already know the answer...but are those the Jayne shirts from Serenity? Add that to Nandi's dress and Kaylee's overalls...you're collecting the whole set! Did you happen to get ahold of anything of Mal's?
Hobbleit, I love the hat, too!
Roxy. Oh, Roxy. *sigh* Insert anyone of my previous statements here. Yep. Just...wow again.
Oh, I was taking some photos of the Independent soldier vest I am working on and got just a bit carried away. I call this one "Say hello to my little friends!"
Tristan! You are completely mad... and I love it! Yeah - it's way too long til D*C *sigh*... (Oh - I was just trying some different face masks out - actually I really like the pink one, though I have no idea why it was pink... It was supposed to be cucumber and tea tree...)
HK... Thank you I am to .. crack you up I guess! Oh hang on *tries to talk* you are wearing the actual T-shirt that has actually had Adam Baldwin inside it????? AND he was in character as Jayne at the time??????
OK I will attempt to compose myself for long enough to post these silly offerings - which I took with my crazy kids today - one is serious me and the other is... well I hope you know which is which...
---------------------------------------------------------- "I can put one foot in front of the other - I'm Magdalena, & I'm marching with the 76th" http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html
Quote: Originally posted by Tristan: Hell's Kitten...so, when is the escape again? And I know I don't have to ask, because I already know the answer... {adoringly edited by HK} Did you happen to get ahold of anything of Mal's?
Yep, Tristan, Magda, them's the real McCoys. Except, you know, they're shirts instead of pottery. Mal? Hm. No, nothing that I can think of. I have bits of Serenity (series), though.
I'm still working out the details of the escape, including the when part. I'll letcha know as soon as I figure it out.
Quote: Oh, I was taking some photos of the Independent soldier vest I am working on and got just a bit carried away. I call this one "Say hello to my little friends!"
Fantastic smirk!! Or is that a sneer? Or just evil laughter? At any rate, fantastic.
Hell's Kitten...you know, you are really good at inducing heart attacks in people...damn...but at the same time, thank you for the photos.
As far as the sneer/smirk in that photo...I have not really thought of what it may be. Call it the "I have three guns and I am a very happy camper right now" smile.
6ixStringJack, yes, I am using the patch he designed...he did a very good job on it!
HK - I think the costume looks good, and you make a good Aphrodite. I like the look with the gun too, and a Jayne hat would be freakin' sweet. The god costume is one I haven't even thought about yet as I have been focused on the 76th.
Nah... j/k. Kate was a big musical artist from UK in the late 70's, early 80's. Comming from a crazy guy, namely myself, Bush was pretty much a nutjob (in society's view), even going as far as to alienate her own audience with her constant changes in taste. Kinda like Jewel does, except for the very opposite (not monitary) reasons.
That's a dead sexy costume, HK. I think you should add more shimmery satin ribbons to the skirt, to match the bodice. That's just me, though. I haven't thought about any costumes at all, other than my coat, which I already have. I'm currently very worried about even being able to afford the trip, so I can't really shell out anything extra on costumes or other fun things
Huh...it took a minute, but I can see the Kate Bush "presence"...yeah, the whole ethereal goddess...yep. Oh, and Kate Bush is still a viable artist, but she has slowed down a little bit as far as output goes. I have been a fan since the late 80's, and have not yet been alienated by her changes. She's quite good. HK, if you like Lettie (the one you posted links to...thanks for that new obsession, by the way) you should like Kate.
hey guys, ok, i've been swamped and things have not been so shiny here, so i havent been able to keep up, but i'm a-comin back in a bit, i'll answer people from the last thread (lol, yeah that's how far back i am) and i'll comment on this one and i'll give more shiny pics and all will be cool again! yayness *hugs all the shiny coats here tight tight tight tight tight* x Engie
Wow, HK, we seem to have very similar office environments...
I hope I can go to D*C too! The total cost of repairs on my car will come in tomorrow, so we'll see how badly I'm in the hole. I'm going to try my damndest, make no mistake!
Friend just sent me this old one with the title "Hogan Rules!"
[IMG]
[IMG] Place my body on a ship and burn it on the sea, Let my spirit rise, Valkyries carry me. Take me to Valhalla where my brothers wait for me. Fires burn into the sky, my spirit will never die.
Jonny, you have shame about the plugging of your Christmas blog, and you have no shame about posting a pic of the guy with the tan waist down and the incredible white bod from the waist up. I think he should have gone to a tanning salon before attempting this cartwheel.
It's been awhile since I've posted a pic, so here I am. I'm actually trying to have a little smile because when I make a BIG smile my eyes squint and disappear.
I thought it would be nice to advertise for the Bedlam Bards, and their CD On the Drift. Here's the cover from the CD.
I tried to take a picture of the CD in the plastic container, and I noticed that it reflected the image of my TV. Can you tell what I'm watching? It's the reverse image.
OK, by this time I was feeling pretty silly taking pictures of myself, so as you can see my eyes have gone into the squinty mode.
Quote: Originally posted by Karel: I may be off my nut; well, I am off my nut; but your "presence" reminds me of one Kate Bush.
Heh, I don't know who that is. So I guess I don't mind.
So I come in here to post Tidbit's first school picture...
and I am pleased to see discussion of the amazing Kate Bush! She is a very favorite of mine. Did you watch Bones last night? Her song "Running Up that Hill" was in the background of the final scene. Sigh. Quite possibly the one woman I would switch to the other team for. She'd have to sing the whole time, but that's something else entirely.
Inspired by your intimate shots at odd angles Roxy! (Sorry, they're so tiny!) Oh... and the smoke that has shrouded Melbourne for the last week... eeerie... That last one is just outside my parents house - there is usually a lovely view of hills and low mountains, but not this week... I will try to take a photo soon to give you a comparison! Edit: they look really dark but they were taken mid-afternoon and there are actually no clouds in the sky, just smoke...
Wow Hobbleit! You are one gifted family when it comes to Academia! If you were doing your A levels at the same time does this mean you are twins? Whereabouts do you live? (I mean where is Wellfield exactly, please...?)
---------------------------------------------------------- "I can put one foot in front of the other - I'm Magdalena, & I'm marching with the 76th" http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html
I have some similar pictures to those on my phone, but I don't seem to have a way to get them onto my computer. But I'v taken shots at that angle before, I think...
VE, I look forward to hearing that addictive laugh in 250-some-odd days!
Mav, that is one handsome tidbit you have there! And it's good to find yet another Kate Bush fan out there. And as I am already on the right team, I know what you mean.
Ah, Roxy as a redhead...*sigh*
Hobbleit, I also love your smile! I am not entirely sure what Level A means, but congrats!
Qing ren! There you are again! Pretty, pretty, pretty Magda! I like the "tiny" photos! And ick, the smoke! You weren't kidding!
Ah, computer dragon! It'll melt the monitor! Ahh!!
I will hopefully have time this weekend to take some shots...of what, I have no idea, but I feel left out in here...
Ok Now I'm truly afraid CMH:) HUGS that is so funny. It took me a minute to see you in it, but I got there...see you really are the master of disguise!
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."- Albright
This is a picture of a trail amrker I saw when hiking upstate last summer.It's white lettering is kind of blurry so if you can't read it clearly it says : For Adventurers Serenity Trail - return thru here . It lead to Serenity Island which was way too crowded to get a good picutre of.It was of course the most beautiful spot on the trail.
The stupid picture won't come up so here's a link instead.sorry
Hissssssssss!
Boo, I can't see it! 
[]
- I love your description of the woes of Eleanor Rooselvelt... 
I love your story about the dog hitting the wall while you were singing - I do sing at the top of my lungs too... and it sometimes leads to seriously messed up behaviour in the pets I'm caring for at the time! 
Who knew a little tipsy pic would get that response. Thank you. 
Awwwwwww.... 
"A government is a body of people, usually notably ungoverned." 
]
Yeah - it's way too long til D*C *sigh*... (Oh - I was just trying some different face masks out - actually I really like the pink one, though I have no idea why it was pink... It was supposed to be cucumber and tea tree...) 
