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MSG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:03 PM

Ok here's our shiny new thread

I sadly shall not be here much, if at all as the district people are here today auditing our files. I will try to drop in though. Have a great Anti-Valentines ( pamper yourself, give yourself the gifts you deserve )

and a link to our old
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=26995&m=452209#452209

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:05 PM

FIRSTIES !!!

EDIT: Sweet, I actually got it.

mornin' MsG. I hope it's not too cold there, and that your kids aren't too mischevious today with all the extra sugar in them.

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

In the beginning the universe was created. This made a lot of people very angry and is widely considered as a bad move.

JONNYQUEST

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:46 PM

Seconds....

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
who knew that sheep+tranquilizer+scores= FUN!

My Granpappy used to say “Beware of people who score by tranqilizing sheep.”

Well, actually he didn’t.

But he should have….

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

REDLAVA

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:48 PM

good warning, I'll remember that in the future.

FOURTHS!!!

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:51 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Redlava:
FOURTHS!!!

Methinks someone slipped Redlava one of said tranquilizers.

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

In the beginning the universe was created. This made a lot of people very angry and is widely considered as a bad move.

PHOENIXROSE

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
who knew that sheep+tranquilizer+scores= FUN!

I'm a Rocketing Rabbit

My average time was 0.1784 seconds.
And bear in mind that I am sleep deprived.
Wait... maybe that makes me more alert. Hell if I know.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

KELKHIL

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:07 PM

It makes you hyper and spastic!

You were probably having convulsions from lack of sleep when the sheep were running by!

Morning all!

Kelkhil

The Shirtless Forsaken

PHOENIXROSE

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kelkhil:
It makes you hyper and spastic!

Yes, yes it does. Which is why I'm not asleep like I should be.
But it does not make me twitchy. Twitchiness and jumping the gun on that game costs you three seconds.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

DEEPGIRL187

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:14 PM

Ni hao, everyone.

My mom's more addicted to that game than I am. I think she spent an hour playing it last night.

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"If you want to win a war, you must serve no master but your ambition."

RUGBUG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:36 PM

Morning one and all! Happy Valentines to those that like the holiday... Happy Day to those that don't.

We have a fun tradition at work where a co-worker cuts out words/Phrases from magazines and puts them on hearts. The words describe each person from out department, and there is one heart for each of the 18 of us. We then spend the day trying to figure out which heart represents which person. 'Tis a fun game, sort of teambuilding and makes the day go by quickly. (some words on mine last year? "Broke, whatever makes you happy, Free Spirit, Completely Real, This body can swing again, Ouch" ) 'Course there is usually a picture of a horse on mine, so I'm one of the easiest to figure out.

I just tried the sheep game. Let's just say I suck. I kept jumping the gun and assessing myself a 3 second penalty. Enough times to end the game before all 5 sheep tried to escape. But I did get a few within milliseconds of their departure.

I finally figured it out, but I mouse with my left hand, and click with the middle finger of that hand (mouse is on the left side, but I haven't changed the buttons to be "left-handed", they're still right handed) so I was slow at first. Then not so much. Got Bobbing Bobcat with both hands.

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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, February 14, 2007 4:40 PM

Ha my evil plan has worked. You're all my sheep tranquilizing slave/zombies.muhahaha!!

Just kidding...well that was a nicely painless audit of files:) All is well

Kids are mongo hyper today and hauling more stuff than a sherpa ( loads of balloons, flowers, candy,e tc.) As it's a sign of popularity to be overloaded with stuff all day, the kids won't put anything in their lockers.

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

PHOENIXROSE

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:41 PM

Quote:
Valentines Day

That is all.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:45 PM

Yet another reason Georgia is a meteorological anomoly:

Yesterday it was close to 70 for a high. Today, when I left for work, it was breezy and 50ish. When I went to lunch, however, it was barely 40 outside, not even considering wind chill. I mention this not because of the temps, which I relaize are warmer than most of the rest of y'all, but because it was actually colder at lunch (11 am) than in the morning (6 am).

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

In the beginning the universe was created. This made a lot of people very angry and is widely considered as a bad move.

WRATCHIT

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 4:51 PM

Tranquilizer? No,huh-uh. THAT'S Kelly. I'M the stud.

I'm repulsed and disgusted, yet can't look away........

Valentines day is a sham, propogated by the floral, and greeting card industry to move product.
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Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?
www.bikerplanet.net

HOBBLEIT

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 5:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by wratchit:
Tranquilizer? No,huh-uh. THAT'S Kelly. I'M the stud.

I'm repulsed and disgusted, yet can't look away........

Valentines day is a sham, propogated by the floral, and greeting card industry to move product.
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Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?
www.bikerplanet.net]

and also to bankrupt everybody.

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http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

JONNYQUEST

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 5:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by deepgirl187:
My mom's more addicted to that game than I am. I think she spent an hour playing it last night.

Go Mom!

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

MSG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8:04 PM

We're back!!! so glad we're back.
Will this day never end???

HUGS PR tightly...it's ok honey:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

YINYANG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8:11 PM

I think the school finally blocked Photobucket - I can only really see MsG's pics!

::waves to all::

Oh, well - someone today was thoughtful enough to get me a little Valentine's card with a skull on it, so I'm set.

Everytime I play the sheep game, I seem to get worse. Between jumping the gun and missing them altogether, I've gone from a Rocketing Rabbit to a Sluggish Snail. Must be the Valentine's vibes screwing me up.

Edit: That, or the computer...

Rules and voting: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=22892

MSG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8:19 PM

I finally got up to rabbit:)That game is a lovely little waste of time isn't it

Glad you can see my pics Yinyang:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

WRATCHIT

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 8:37 PM

I need something to that effect. My ENTIRE existence is about killing time anymore. Thats all I do.

I'm not even home at all during the week to do things, so it's killing time in a hotel somewhere.

Thank God I can at least watch Joss shows at work to help pass the time.

*sigh*

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Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?
www.bikerplanet.net

MSG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:06 PM

Wow what a great job...I'd love to watch Joss shows at work.

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

REDLAVA

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:18 PM

So far my best one was .126. But the rest of them were over .2

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:33 PM

No way am I playing that game. I'm still addicted to just about every game on ferryhalim.com!

Graphics available at www.desktophippie.com

MSG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:52 PM

OK I will have to check that out:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:54 PM

I'm warning you!!! It's unbelievably addictive! Once you've been there you can't leave. You just have to find a way to live there. Surrounded by cute little bunnies and gorgeous fuzzy little red squirrils and oooh - the sweetest little teddy bears!

Graphics available at www.desktophippie.com

ODDSBODSKINS

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:25 PM

*waves all about*

'lo again all, s'good to be back, hope you all had a good few days ^^

Gods are great. But the heart is greater, for it is from the heart they come, and to the heart they shall return.

ASORTAFAIRYTALE

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:42 PM

*waves to everyone*

HUGs, PR don't look so upset!

DTH, I am like the queen of online game addictions, so it wouldn't be a good idea for me to try your games. It's kind of a good thing that games.com got sold or something because I used to play online Boggle for hours at a time. Yeah, I am sad aren't I?

I'm not giving any further comment on Valentines day other than I still think it's made by Hallmark to make money off of people's feelings. And I still haven't gotten any chocolate today.

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Love keeps her in the air when she outta fall down, tells you she's hurting before she keels. Makes her a home.

MSG

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 11:07 PM

Odds- HUGs sweety so good to see you:)

Asorta -wait til tomorrow and buy chocolate then...it'll be on sale:)

OOOH DTH squirrels and bunnies and such:)

Ok all I have to head out now since the endless day has, in fact, ended. I will see you all tomorrow

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

MAGDALENA

Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:03 AM

Hello my wonderful, gorgeous, amazing, precious friends whom I never get to see any more!!!

I just popped in for a drink of water (I am parched!) and to wish you all the warmest of love for St Valentines Day - though I want you to know that I love you all each and every day!!

Love and hugs - Magda who is missing you all terribly! x x x x x x

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"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

PENGUIN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:12 AM

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

JAMESTHEDARK

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:22 AM

Double whammy for me.

I'm, as expected, alone on V-day, while my roommate is making happy a thin wall away.
It's also blizzarding. I hate the cold.

Today is not my day. Thankfully, it'll be over soon.

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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.

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:12 AM

*makes James happy*

Graphics available at www.desktophippie.com

PENGUIN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 12:49 PM

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 1:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
*makes James happy*

*grumble* there she goes again. girl has no "off" switch...

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

MAVOURNEEN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 2:53 PM

So good to be back.

We got a decent ice storm - no work on Valentine's Day. We had junk food, played video games and lounged around in the pajamas for a long time. Why can't every day be like that?

So I shovel this incredibly heavy snow/sleet crap off Dora after the plows come through, (I park not in the driveway, but on a parking pad near the front curb)and some time last night, another plow reburies my truck to the wheel wells and it froze. Dora was stuck this AM, even with 4X4. Had to use a crowbar to chisel away the ice.
(I think I owe Husband big time! )

msg, that game is diabolical. Thanks for sharing!

And I got roses on the 13th - he anticipated he wouldn't be able to get them on the 14th. I was so surprised!

MSG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 2:58 PM

WOW go Hubby...nice one you've got there Mav, but I would point out he's a marine which makes him basically the perfect guy!

James- ok I hope you have really loud music or really good headphones 'cause no one needs that no matter what day it is.

Magda!!! HUGS and loves my big sis. Oh I have missed you. even with emails daily it's just awful not to have you around.

Jonny- who needs an off switch? Mine hasn't worked in year

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

MAVOURNEEN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:13 PM

Yeah. I think I'll keep him. After 16 years together, married for 13, he definitely has his moments when he reminds me why I married him. This AM was one of those moments.

Now when a red shirt "accidently" gets into a light load and everything is pink...

Did you see my post about Julie from Big Damn Chefs in your recipe thread?

JQ - What is this "off switch" you speak of?

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:31 PM

Where were all of you when I was young and geeky? Now I'm old and married...
Oh, right. You were either in grade school, diapers or not yet thought of. Sigh. Am I a retroactive pedophile?

Let's Do the Time Warp Again!

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:50 PM

Off... switch?

We (or rather women like us) existed when you were young and geeky, JQ, there just wasn't the wonderment of the internet with which a young geek could find us.

Of course the wonderment of the internet has its own frustrations

...
Gorrammit there I go again!

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

REDLAVA

Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:55 PM

Throws a bucket of ice water on PR before she gets too excited again.

MAVOURNEEN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 3:58 PM

I am also of the opinion that we (the younger/youngish Browncoat Babes) have grown up being taught to embrace our sexuality, to revel in it.
Women of my "era" were just starting to feel this way in the 80's. Women of PR's/ DTH's era have always known this to be true.

We don't just lie back and think of England.

(But I also agree about the wonder of the Internet)

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Off... switch?

JQ, there just wasn't the wonderment of the internet with which a young geek could find us.

The internets...I've heard of that. It's that bunch of tubes that can get clogged, right? Is that why it's frustrating? *scratches head* So how come none of you has an "off" switch?

Insert "clap" joke here.

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

ZEEK

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
We don't just lie back and think of England.

You know I've heard that before and can never figure out why that would have been given as advice ever. Why shouldn't women have some fun in the bedroom? I fail to see the downside.

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:10 PM

some time ago, concensus opinion was that women just did not enjoy it, therefore they should, in the course of doing their wifely duty, lie back, and think of what greater good they were serving.

load of balls really, but it makes us look better by comparison, so that's something xD

Gods are great. But the heart is greater, for it is from the heart they come, and to the heart they shall return.

MAVOURNEEN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:11 PM

It was Queen Victoria's mother who supposedly said it to her pre wedding night.

"Just lie back and think of England"
because her having children "is for England." and the only way she could think of explaining what was going to happen.

Silly Victorians.

RUGBUG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
some time ago, concensus opinion was that women just did not enjoy it, therefore they should, in the course of doing their wifely duty, lie back, and think of what greater good they were serving.

I thought it was more that women weren't suppose to enjoy sex. Some of those attitudes are still prevalent today. Women who like sex (too much) are nymphos or sluts. Men who like sex are fulfilling the biological imperative to sow their oats and are "studs."

Oh, and good morning to you all.

I'm hoping I don't break the board again. It really is starting to seem like my posting is the magic bullet.

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

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Redlava:
Throws a bucket of ice water on PR before she gets too excited again.

*sputtersputter*

The hell was that for? I'm always excited, I just realized I was focusing on the frustrations again...
Um, wait, that came out wrong. I'm always willing to be excited

Nothing like a vicious cycle, is there. "Women don't enjoy it, so don't try to enjoy it." Hell, you can't enjoy something you don't try to enjoy! Come on now!

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 4:46 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
I am also of the opinion that we (the younger/youngish Browncoat Babes) have grown up being taught to embrace our sexuality, to revel in it.
Women of my "era" were just starting to feel this way in the 80's. Women of PR's/ DTH's era have always known this to be true.
We don't just lie back and think of England.

Think of Englund?

I am incapable of independent thought on the subject. I am incapable of objective thought on the subject. I am incapable of thoughts on the subject without risk of insult, arrest or ostracization. So:

"I am of the opinion that (the older/oldish Babes) had grown up being taught to eschew their sexuality, to revile it.
Women of my "era" just never got the chance to feel okay about it until the 80's. Women of that era never knew this to be true until way later in life."

Years ago Mad Magazine did a thing on the history of sex. Under the Victorian Era it said: "There was no sex during the Victorian Era.
This was Queen Victoria:

Now you know why.

Sadly, I cannot access the original characature, but this one works well enough.

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

ZEEK

Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
It was Queen Victoria's mother who supposedly said it to her pre wedding night.

"Just lie back and think of England"
because her having children "is for England." and the only way she could think of explaining what was going to happen.

Silly Victorians.

Yep that's where I'd heard it coming from too. Still seems like an idiotic notion to me.

MSG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:37 PM

Yup in the Middle Ages it was seen as normal for a woman to enjoy sex...then King James and a variety of popes came along and "poof" sex was for procreation, women weren't meant to enjoy it, etc..

Also King James is the one who "edited" the bible to include the phrase thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. It wasn't there before...kinda makes you wonder what kind of mom he had, doesn't it??

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:51 PM

Mornoin' everyone.

So yesterday was horrible. I'm stressed out, it was V Day and I was alone AGAIN, and I found out that I might not be going to D*Con. I'm so upset that I don't even know why I'm at work.

To avert from the last (and biggest problem right now) I wish to divulge why I hate Valentines Day.

I've gone out of my way since the fifth grade for someone and never have received anything in return. Even during my engagement it seemed like there was always some BS in the way.

I feel real bad because I was a total grinch yesterday and should strap on my ass kissin' boots for those closest to me. I just feel so shitty on the 14th every year that I mostly disappear or work myself to exhaution. One year I actually slept the whole day (aside from eating a sandwich and using the bathroom). There is seriously something wrong with me and it really presents itself on that day. I just felt so ugly yesterday and the effects linger for at least three days.

Here it is. I've told no one of this yet, but I more than likely will this evening.
I've come to terms with the fact that I'll never marry, have kids, or even fall in love again. It might sound asinine for me to say this, but I believe it. Just because I've accepted it doesn't make the fact any easier. There is something missing, some key component that I can't seem to find to quell that feeling. I feel like an addict in long term recovery that can't find the pieces they'd lost long ago.

I don't honestly know what else to say or feel right now. I'm getting back to work.

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Yup in the Middle Ages it was seen as normal for a woman to enjoy sex...then King James and a variety of popes came along and "poof" sex was for procreation, women weren't meant to enjoy it, etc.

"Christianity gave Eros poison to drink. He did not die, but decended to vice."

I might not be remembering it exactly right, but that's the gist.

*edit* WHOAH, NVG that's... that's... That's not an okay way to feel! Which sounds like a totally weak thing to say, but it's all I got.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Yup in the Middle Ages it was seen as normal for a woman to enjoy sex...then King James and a variety of popes came along and "poof" sex was for procreation, women weren't meant to enjoy it, etc..

Also King James is the one who "edited" the bible to include the phrase thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. It wasn't there before...kinda makes you wonder what kind of mom he had, doesn't it??

poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

Gods are great. But the heart is greater, for it is from the heart they come, and to the heart they shall return.

RUGBUG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:17 PM

Big Hugs to NVG!

Valentine's can be a great holiday if you're with the right person. It can also be pretty crappy if you're with the wrong person or you have high expectations. It sounds like you place a lot of value in the day and those around you don't recognize it. Do they know how much it means to you? Even friends can tell you how much they love and appreciate having you in their lives....

As for never getting married, etc. We all go through stages like that. I'm further along in life and am currently feeling the same way. I think I will be alone forever. Most of the time I'm fine with that. Ocassionally I get sad thinking that I am going to be wrinkled, alone and too old to do what makes me happy...which is ride. I'm fine being alone now when my life is so full, but what happens when I'm 70 and life is about sitting around all day?

And then I get realistic with myself. What exactly am I doing to get me to where I want to be? Sitting around waiting for Nathan to knock on my door just isn't going to get me what I want. () Yeah, I tried the internet (not to get Nathan, mind you. I'm a silent myspace Nathan stalker ), but in a half-assed way. There were plenty of date options, but I was pretty unenthusiastic about all but one. I think you guys heard how that turned out. I get all down and out about not being attractive and no one would want me and I'm going to die alone, but really it's just me. I'm living the life that was modelled by my mother and inadvertently brought up to live (single, independent woman). If I don't make some changes to MY mindset, I will live that life to the end. It's about ME not them.

So I say, broaden your horizons, make some drastic changes, actively seek out what you want and it will come to you. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but you will get there.

Edited to say: Eek, my post is all 'you can do it' obnoxiousness. Please don't think I'm dismissing your feelings: They're completely valid. I think I got a little "me, too!" and got carried away with the 'whys' of where I'm at....Bad Rugbug.

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

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:24 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

MSG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:30 PM

NV- This may sounds odd, but you need to move. Not permanently, just for a year or so. Get out of that place and find something free and joyous. You have been tied to so much responsibility and stress for so long you have given all you had. It's the equivalent to sharing a scuba tank and you keep giving up your share of the oxygen to anyone else who seems to need it. You never keep any for yourself and now you're dying... Get away and go somewhere with nothing to hold you or drag you down. Find some people that don't want anything from you and make friends. Spend a year doing for yourself, NOT for anyone else. Be selfish. Eat what you want, go where you want, date women who treat you well and kindly. Feel appreciated by co-workers and others. Then , after that year, decide if you want to move back. WE LOVE YOU!

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

I don't get it

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

I don't get it

King James the first of England and sixth of Scotland was about as straight as a shoelace.

Gods are great. But the heart is greater, for it is from the heart they come, and to the heart they shall return.

RUGBUG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

I don't get it

"poof" is british slang for a gay man (is it just men or does it apply to women as well?)

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

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

I don't get it

King James the first of England and sixth of Scotland was about as straight as a shoelace.

but his court full of pouting young men might have been popular with some members of this site xD

Gods are great. But the heart is greater, for it is from the heart they come, and to the heart they shall return.

MAVOURNEEN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
So I say, broaden your horizons, make some drastic changes, actively seek out what you want and it will come to you. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but you will get there.

NV, when I read your post, I couldn't help but think of what Rugbug has just said out loud. Broaden your horizons, make some drastic changes. I have come to think of you living in a small community - have you thought of moving to Reno? Meeting people not normally in your current sphere?

EDIT: msg posted while I was typing this - with nearly the same thought.

Sometimes, a leap of faith is necessary to move forward. Had I not taken the leap of faith I did a while ago, I would be divorced right now.
Take it on faith that someday, somehow, it will happen for you.

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

I don't get it

"poof" is british slang for a gay man (is it just men or does it apply to women as well?)

just men.

it's odd though, in scotland it doesn't always have alot to do with sexuality, the tea i drink at work, for example (depends, but generally lady grey) is generally described as 'Sam's poofy tea' by everyone but me, and i'm fairly sure the tea hasn't been having it off with the teabags behind the back of the closet coffee...

Gods are great. But the heart is greater, for it is from the heart they come, and to the heart they shall return.

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:47 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

I don't get it

Lesson 1) Puff: Noun. 1. A male homosexual.

Lesson 2) It was said of him in the streets, "Elizabeth was King: now James is Queen"

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
poof is an interesting choice of word to use in context of king james.

God I luv British humor!

I don't get it

"poof" is british slang for a gay man

it's odd though, in scotland it doesn't always have alot to do with sexuality, the tea i drink at work, for example (depends, but generally lady grey) is generally described as 'Sam's poofy tea' by everyone but me, and i'm fairly sure the tea hasn't been having it off with the teabags behind the back of the closet coffee...

Ooooooh, I learned something new today!
Sounds like it's used much the same way as 'fag' is here. If some low-brow thinks something is 'girly' (like lady grey tea) they might call it 'faggy' and it's also a rather degrading term for a gay man. It's one of those words that is really really insulting if you use it and aren't one yourself.
(I do know that fag means cigarette in europe, though! Ain't language grand?)

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

RUGBUG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:

just men.

it's odd though, in scotland it doesn't always have alot to do with sexuality, the tea i drink at work, for example (depends, but generally lady grey) is generally described as 'Sam's poofy tea' by everyone but me, and i'm fairly sure the tea hasn't been having it off with the teabags behind the back of the closet coffee...

'Tis that way here as well. Things that are perceived as feminine, but being used by men are 'queer' or whatever the term of the day is (some are pretty harsh and I have a hard time even typing them). The metrosexual guys are often labelled "gay" because they do/use things that are perceived as female behaviours/traits.

But, there are no corresponding terms for masculine articles in use by women. Guess women have a LOT broader definitions for what is acceptably "heterosexual" behaviour. It's not until we start wearing comfortable shoes WITH boxy t-shirts and a flannel and cut our hair into a mullet that people start thinking of you as a lesbian (whether you are or not). Lipstick lesbians keep everybody guessing.

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

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
there are no corresponding terms for masculine articles in use by women. It's not until we start wearing comfortable shoes WITH boxy t-shirts and a flannel and cut our hair into a mullet that people start thinking of you as a lesbian

That's not true. It can be a lot less extreme than what you're talking about and still be considered 'dykey' by many. Short hair (especially with a T-shirt) or being mechanical or a hard drinker or a sports fan etc etc etc... And of course the love of comfy shoes. My dad once told me I had dyke shoes. There's a reason he was the last person I came out to.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

ODDSBODSKINS

Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:54 PM

well, poof isn't generally all that offensive, most of the gay blokes i know happily use it to describe themselves, and don't take umbrage at it being used around them.

but yep, i think we've gotten over the pan-atlantic confusion and we're all working off about the same hymn sheet ^^

hadn't heard that one JQ, it's rather fitting though xD

Gods are great. But the heart is greater, for it is from the heart they come, and to the heart they shall return.

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
well, poof isn't generally all that offensive, most of the gay blokes i know happily use it to describe themselves, and don't take umbrage at it being used around them.

Big difference is that they would take umbrage here. There's a lot of reasons for it (the violence directed at gay men might be a big part of it, just maybe) but they definitely use it themselves. I remember laughing soooo hard once when this gay guy I knew was teaching my gay (then) step-brother how to walk in heels and he was going "Swing your hips a little. Hold your head up. Now hold your arms like this. No, like this. Just be a fag!" and they were both grinning like idiots. But if someone else had said it, I think they would have gotten glared at.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Oddsbodskins:
hadn't heard that one JQ, it's rather fitting though xD

Wikipedia is the source of course. And say, I'm sorry about the "Brit" reference. I tend to file things (and people) under the general heading of "UK" and then forget to attach the appropriate subheadings as needed. I even did it to DTH once. (By "did it" of course I don't mean did "it". Which is not to say I'm a poof either but...goodness this gets complicated.)

Oh, and PR, you didn't mention lumberjack shirts. And I've seen (at least some of) your shoes and I'd have to say they're not "dikey". "Clubby" maybe, but not dikey. Unless Clubbing and Cruising are interchangeable these days. It's hard to keep up. (really, no pun there, unless you're pervy)

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

MSG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:07 PM

Yeah I think most slurs ( be they racial or otherwise) are all about the delivery, the intent, and the person who says them.

PR- speaking of coming out you should read Neil Patrick Harris's press release... basic gist is " I don't know where these ugly rumors that I am straight are coming from. Let me assure my public that I am definitely gay. I hope this puts and end to the rumors." Made me laugh:)

British slang...took me about 20 minutes the other day to explain the whole fries/chips/crisps thing to someone. Still not sure they get it:)
It really doesn't seem that hard
American fries=British chips
American chips=British crisps
"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
British slang...took me about 20 minutes the other day to explain the whole fries/chips/crisps thing to someone. Still not sure they get it:)

Maybe because I'm from the Automotive Capital of the Earth that was, but my personal favorite has always been the bonnet/hood confusion. But it's darn neat they have parallel etymologies.

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

RUGBUG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:15 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
there are no corresponding terms for masculine articles in use by women. It's not until we start wearing comfortable shoes WITH boxy t-shirts and a flannel and cut our hair into a mullet that people start thinking of you as a lesbian

That's not true. It can be a lot less extreme than what you're talking about and still be considered 'dykey' by many. Short hair (especially with a T-shirt) or being mechanical or a hard drinker or a sports fan etc etc etc... And of course the love of comfy shoes. My dad once told me I had dyke shoes. There's a reason he was the last person I came out to.

Okay, so maybe not "no corresponding terms", but certainly very few. Or maybe I'm just not that educated in that area. How often do you hear "dykey?" You even had to put it into quotes. Even the number of different terms for gay men is astounding. For women there's, what, dyke and lesbo?

For example: A nicely dressed (defined as sort of stylish, but could just be nice fitting jeans and a little t-shirt) woman at the sports bar pounding beer and cheering on her favorite team...does she get called a dyke? Nope. She gets plenty of male attention and probably more than a few of them want to take her home.

Nicely/stylishly dressed guy in a tea house, sipping his favorite blend (do they blend teas, I really don't know

) is 'faggy, queer, homo, limp wristed', etc.

The labels are much more present and readily applied to men.

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

PHOENIXROSE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
And I've seen (at least some of) your shoes and I'd have to say they're not "dikey". "Clubby" maybe, but not dikey.

You've only seen my star shoes and my dominatrix boots. Those are not, by any stretch of the imagination, my every day shoes.

My current 'every day' shoes:

And these are considerably nicer than the shoes I had when I was 16. I've always gone for the more square shoe because I have square feet. They're also fairly wide for their size. And I like comfy shoes.
Even the 'clubbing' shoes are big and round in the toe.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
For example: A nicely dressed (defined as sort of stylish, but could just be nice fitting jeans and a little t-shirt) woman at the sports bar pounding beer and cheering on her favorite team...does she get called a dyke? Nope. She gets plenty of male attention and probably more than a few of them want to take her home.

Nicely/stylishly dressed guy in a tea house, sipping his favorite blend (do they blend teas, I really don't know ) is 'faggy, queer, homo, limp wristed', etc.

The labels are much more present and readily applied to men.

Maybe because the fear of retribution is greatly reduced on the one side than the other?

I mean who would you rather be hit by?

Or in the imponderable vein, who would you rather be hit on by?

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
You've only seen my star shoes and my dominatrix boots. Those are not, by any stretch of the imagination, my every day shoes.

These say "Dyke"? Maybe because of living and working in Ann Arbor for the last 30 years, they say comfortable to me. Comfortable says "dyke"? I must be completely out of touch with those what slur. Of course, being dykey doesn't make anyone my enemy anyway. *shrugs* Never liked labels.

Quote:
Originally posted by PhoenixRose:
You've only seen my star shoes and my dominatrix boots.

Boy, my Mistress, if that were taken out of context...!

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

ZEEK

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Yeah I think most slurs ( be they racial or otherwise) are all about the delivery, the intent, and the person who says them.

PR- speaking of coming out you should read Neil Patrick Harris's press release... basic gist is " I don't know where these ugly rumors that I am straight are coming from. Let me assure my public that I am definitely gay. I hope this puts and end to the rumors." Made me laugh:)

I hadn't even heard that. Sorta funny given most of the recent roles I've seen him in. Like How I Met Your Mother and Harold and Kumar.

MSG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 7:59 PM

I know he's finally broken the gay men can't play straight horney guys thing...which is nice:)

PR- those look comfy:) Luckily ( well ok I think this is lucky, misterG just thinks it's kind of scary/sad) I destroyed/damaged all the nerves in my feet so I can wear lots of major heels with now problems...which is why my shoes look like this

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:00 PM

Oh man, I feel better. As for who'd I rather be hit by, I'd say Rosie. Just for the sheer fact I could take it like a man and not laugh. That is simply ego destroying for a fella who wishes to lash out and inflict pain.

Possibly alot of the feelings I've had in the past few days are me trying not to return to the codependant self I'm so used to. I do and do and really don't wish for acknowledgement, but I really coulda used some yesterday.
And rugbug, you are right to say what you said. I actually have been doing that, but I was in fear of the fact I might be stepping back into the door mat role. That actually scared me. I like meeting new people and its been happening alot in the last few months. There is really no reason to run. I just need to stay on track and finish what I started.

I feel so much better. Thanks everyone. I'm out to lunch.

MAVOURNEEN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:17 PM

Glad you are feeling better, NV.

msg, I have those same shoes in black but by Stuart Weitzman and a round toe. They are my very favorite Mary Jane heels.

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Mavourneen:
msg, I have those same shoes in black but by Stuart Weitzman and a round toe. They are my very favorite Mary Jane heels.

Okay for those of us without the shoe fetishes, what's a Mary Jane heel?

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

RUGBUG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:23 PM

I keep trying to delete my double-posty goodness, but the board goes bye-bye. If it doesn't work this time, I'm done.

(P.S. My grandma used to tell me I wore 'man shoes.' )

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

JONNYQUEST

Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
Luckily ( well ok I think this is lucky, misterG just thinks it's kind of scary/sad) I destroyed/damaged all the nerves in my feet so I can wear lots of major heels with now problems...which is why my shoes look like this

But do your feet look like this? "no problems" might be a really relative concept...

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

MSG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:32 PM

Ok mine aren't that bad Jonny:) In fact mine are cute enough to wear sandals:) I'd guess those feet belong to a dancer who danced until about age 30-32 Sadly I only danced until age 19. So mine aren't so hashed( yes I said sadly as I'd gladly trade prettier feet for the dance career I was supposed to have)

A Mary Jane shoe is one with a strap running across the upper bridge of the foot
examples

and wikipedia says
Mary Jane is an American term for a kind of strap shoe that typically have low heels, rounded closed toes, and a buckled strap across the instep. They are often made of black patent leather, although some current incarnations can be in a wide array of colors and are also made of canvas or suede.

Traditionally Mary Janes are a variety of shoe worn mainly by girls, but historically have been worn by boys as well. In modern times they are worn by women of all ages, however, while Mary Janes may be considered formal for girls, they are considered informal when worn by women

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

RHYIANAN

Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:40 PM

I'm a bit late here, but in the vein of lying back and thinking of England, you might want to read this:

http://www.sex-doc.org/index.html?BodyURL=ZXQ/instructions-and-advice.
html

It's a little scary that people actually believed that stuff.

I'm a leaf on the wind

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:41 PM

If that's what heels and nail polish does to a fella then I'm definately not tryin'
them.
Besides, what company makes a mens size 16 stilletto?

MSG

Thursday, February 15, 2007 10:44 PM

That is truly the scariest thing I have ever read...and that includes any horror novels or other material.

NV- that's not from shoes silly that's from toeshoes:) 'Sides I think you'd look cute in some nice red slingbacks:)

OK folks I'm out for the day. It's extra long tutoring tonight:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:52 PM

Can't stay, have to fly, but I had to say two things.

First - I can't believe no one has mentioned The Operative in 'Kinky Boots' yet!!!

Second - NVG, a soul like yours is not meant to walk through this life unloved. She's out there. Don't worry. You'll find her. Stay happy, okay? And I echo everyone else on the explore and enjoy and have fun and stuff. Going somewhere else might be a good idea for a while. You have a lot of history where you are. Every now and then you need to break free and just be someone else for a bit. I know, I know, says the girl who's barely set foot outside Dublin, but it's still true!

I'd invite you over to find me, but I think my tendancy to spread happiness and joy among the male posters is making Jonny strangely grouchy...

Graphics available at www.desktophippie.com

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, February 16, 2007 1:07 AM

I'm out too folks. Thanks for the support of my usual monthly whine. I'll be sure to return tomorrow with some kinda good news and possibly even snacks.
Okay, I'll be eating the snacks but you get the picture.
(And yes DTH, I'm gonna hafta play as someone else soon if I hope to keep sane)
G'night.

JONNYQUEST

Friday, February 16, 2007 1:47 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Rhyianan:
I'm a bit late here, but in the vein of lying back and thinking of England, you might want to read this:

http://www.sex-doc.org/index.html?BodyURL=ZXQ/instructions-and-advice.
html

It's a little scary that people actually believed that stuff.

Am I missing something here? I didn't see anything amiss...any more than this gem:

http://j-walk.com/other/goodwife/index.htm

Snopes doesn't discount either one.

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

JONNYQUEST

Friday, February 16, 2007 2:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
I'd invite you over to find me, but I think my tendancy to spread happiness and joy among the male posters is making Jonny strangely grouchy...

Welllll, if it'll help NVG, I'll try to set that aside. Far be from me to stand in the way of true lust...er, whatever we're talking about.

And NVG? Size 16? Say no more:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000M930O2/ref=dp_image_text_0
_0/103-3752569-2525462?ie=UTF8&m=A3M41JOXRPBFB3&s=apparel&img=0&color%5Fname=default

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

PHOENIXROSE

Friday, February 16, 2007 4:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Okay, so maybe not "no corresponding terms", but certainly very few. Or maybe I'm just not that educated in that area. How often do you hear "dykey?" You even had to put it into quotes.

Yeeeah, I also put 'faggy' in quotes.
How often do I hear it? Well, not so much anymore, but I used to hear it a lot. High school and a father who didn't realize how insulting he was being.
As for the comparison of a well dressed woman slamming down beers and the men wanting to take her home... Yeah, but I'd probably want to take a well-dressed tea-drinking man home. And if the beer swilling sportsfan woman didn't go home with anyone, what do you think they would say about her? I imagine the term 'rugmuncher' would come up.
It's probably not a prejudice you've come up against much. I have.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

HOBBLEIT

Friday, February 16, 2007 10:00 AM

hi there,
My brother found this game. We find it really addictive

http://www.addictinggames.com/kittencannon.html

If you like cats and are offended, sorry.

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

http://www.myspace.com/muddy_waters

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Friday, February 16, 2007 11:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Quote:
Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
I'd invite you over to find me, but I think my tendancy to spread happiness and joy among the male posters is making Jonny strangely grouchy...

Welllll, if it'll help NVG, I'll try to set that aside. Far be from me to stand in the way of true lust...er, whatever we're talking about.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000M930O2/ref=dp_image_text_0
_0/103-3752569-2525462?ie=UTF8&m=A3M41JOXRPBFB3&s=apparel&img=0&color%5Fname=default

*running after NVG*

Come back!!! Come back!!! Jonny said it's okay!!!

Graphics available at www.desktophippie.com

MAVOURNEEN

Friday, February 16, 2007 12:04 PM

Hobbleit, that kitten cannon is great! Somehow I bounced him 870 feet - but it wouldn't let me submit my high score.

EDIT: Somehow Tidbit managed to launch that cat 1,130 feet. He inherited his video game gene from his Dad!

Thanks for the link!

And Good Morning, everyone! Coffee time. Going in to work a little late this AM.

PENGUIN

Friday, February 16, 2007 12:48 PM

Good morning!

T.G.I.F.!!!!

King of the Mythical Land that is Iowa

MSG

Friday, February 16, 2007 2:50 PM

Oh yes yes yes Penguin TGIF! Oh hey and the Ghostrider movie comes out today, which I will be seeing with Mr.G and smiling as I think of our own ghostrider.

Jonny- as I have seen some actual 50's magazine good housewife guides, I'd say that seems accurate in content from the 40-50's creepy huh?

Morning all:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

JONNYQUEST

Friday, February 16, 2007 2:55 PM

Did someone mention addictive games?

Intending offense to none (that's gonna be a hard sell), may I present:

http://www.2playfreeonlinegames.com/game/1223/Yeti--Sports-Penguin-Sma
sh.html

http://www.2playfreeonlinegames.com/game/1224/Extreme-Bloody-Yeti--Spo
rts.html

http://www.2playfreeonlinegames.com/game/1216/Yeti-Sports-2-Penguin-Da
rtboard.html

http://www.2playfreeonlinegames.com/game/1225/Yeti-Sports-Penguin-Boun
ce.html

And the especially offensive (at least to some):

http://www.2playfreeonlinegames.com/game/1207/Boneless-Girl-Free-Fall.
html

Penguin, if you thought your head was spinning in the other thread....

"Well, here I am...Does that seem right to you?"

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, February 16, 2007 3:05 PM

mornin' water bretheren, may you never thirst.

Happy Friday all !!!

Silly gov't, not letting me play the fun little games you all get to play. :\

EDIT:

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
I get all down and out about not being attractive and no one would want me and I'm going to die alone,

-snip-

If I don't make some changes to MY mindset,

Start with that one. Even if you don't think you are attractive (which in your case I think you are horribly wrong and must be on something), the way you think about yourself does make a difference.
(jimi's cliche phrase of the day coming up)
If you don't like yourself, how can you expect others to like you?

~jimi
SFC Alexander, Chief Medic for the 76th Indepentent Army Battalion

In the beginning the universe was created. This made a lot of people very angry and is widely considered as a bad move.

LITTLEALBATROSS29

Friday, February 16, 2007 3:54 PM

*snicker* extreme bloody Yeti *snicker*

Good cliche

Hi there water drinkers !

RugBug- what he said !

NV - *hugs* You were NOT meant to be alone. There is just too much good in your heart to be shared ,for that to ever happen.
I agree that you need to go someplace else and get away.You give of yourself so much that I think you're getting burnt out.
A vacation is definately in order !

Bryce
***********

Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back; a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country. -Anais Nin

PHOENIXROSE

Friday, February 16, 2007 3:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
http://www.2playfreeonlinegames.com/game/1207/Boneless-Girl-Free-Fall.
html

I prefer 'Falling Bush' myself. Same concept, except done with Dubya in a cheap suit. It's fun to shake him around like a rag doll!
http://www.addictinggames.com/fallingbush.html
It's also incredibly wonderful to just watch whilst listening to 'Crownless' by Nightwish. Fits perfectly.

Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.

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