Imponderables: Shimmy Shimmy Ya

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NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 7:13 PM

ODB was featured at the beginning of Knocked Up and he seems to be my alter ego that surfaces when bad things emerge and need o be dealt with in a down and dirty manner. RIP Russell Tyrone Jones. November 15th, 1968 to November 13th, 2004.

So who is your alter ego? I am reportedly a nice guy but know the real me when stuff must be dealt with.

Previous thread:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=30846&m=547433#547433

ZEEK

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 7:14 PM

Firsties?

Alter ego? Don't really know what that would be. Wild party, drinking, dancing, hugging Zeek?

MSG

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 7:16 PM

Can we not start new threads while I'm typing??? LOL

Ok as I was saying
Hmm but a one pound cube of what??? Because that kind of variable can really alter your calculations because weights and measures of items are different. A pound of feathers weights more than a pound of gold because of the difference in weighing system...
so this should be considered...just saying...and I do think it should be half...but I'm really rusty

Rugbug...ah that makes sense. There'd be no real need and since you placed without flying lead change, then why bother. I will say Orion is an excellent jumper from the pics I have seen. Nice form and good follow through. How many hands is he?? I can't tell from the pic and I have a distorted sense of size what with Tink and Diesel being so large...

ok HUGS the dancing Zeek!!!

As for an alter ego...quiet, shy, sweet, docile, polite, easily led or talked into something.... wow this does rather make me sound like ..ok well like me:) a cast iron bitch who tramples all those who oppose her... giggle

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

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 7:29 PM

RIMG *heart* MsG, both her devious physics-loving self and her sweet and kind alter-ego.

My alter ego is a super Christian history buff.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

-How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.
-It would be a waste of breath to tell a man who believes in guns that you've got something better.
-Kiss girls all you want to — it beats the hell out of card games.
-I've found out why people laugh. They laugh because it hurts so much… because it's the only thing that'll make it stop hurting.

MISTERG

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 7:32 PM

Humm.. alter ego: a non cynic who looks upon the world in a positive light and doesn't see conspiracy lurking behind every corner and belives only the best in man and woman kind?

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 7:40 PM

Okay, so down and dirty: Ol' Dirty Bastard. Good guy mode: Mighty Mouse. But the truth of the matter is I am a Matt Murdoch sort of character. Not the Ben Ass-face portrayal in the flick, but more the Frank Miller Daredevil: Man Without Fear Sort. Someone with plenty of reason to be a villian but sides with the light even if it requires facing the demons in their own darkness. Of all the comic heroes he seems to be the most attainable. Of course there is always the bike riding demon sort, but that ain't exactly a human portrayal now is it?

MSG

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 8:49 PM

Oh happy day. That was the last time I have to sub for the track teacher!!! OK and it's off to tutor for the after school program:)

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

RUGBUG

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 10:23 PM

Hrmmm, alter ego? To use Firefly characters (so I don't have to think too hard at the moment), alter ego would sometimes be Saffron, sometimes Kaylee...depends on the day. Gosh, that makes me sound VERY split-personality-ish. I'm not...but some days I play the girl next door, some day I play the villan, so I have to have two alter egos. Capiche?

msg: Orion is maybe 15.3? All I know is that when I jump off of him, I slam my feet into the ground because I'm used to hopping off of Show. O has typical Thoroughbred withers which are about four inches higher than his back. He's a good guy and pretty comfortable up to 3'...after that it gets to be a bit of a struggle.

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 10:35 PM

Sems my likeness to our good/bad captain has changed to a more mercenary sort but really, I believe to whole survey concept putting me in the middle where Zoe lives. Sure I still brood, but not as much anymore and it feels good.

Gone for the day. Glad to have seen y'all come around.

G'night.

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:47 PM

No new posts since I went home yesterday? What's that about?

We need a new ponderable huh? How about if you were to become rich and famous how do you picture it happening?

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 2:48 PM

Winning the powerball after purchasing a single ticket on an out of town trip.

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

MSG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:10 PM

At this point I'd settle for well off and not totally exhausted...my bar's kind of set low:)

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

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 3:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MisterG:
Winning the powerball after purchasing a single ticket on an out of town trip.

OK you've got rich taken care of. Now what are you going to do to become famous?

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:34 PM

I am going to win the Mega Millions lottery, then buy and island and build a Firefly on it. There, rich and (relatively) famous.

Or, I could just become the next microbrewer to hit it big on an international scale.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
OK you've got rich taken care of. Now what are you going to do to become famous?

Fame is highly overrated. I wouldn't want to be famous. Much rather be regular and not bothered by the amazing amounts of bother you get that go along with being both rich and famous...or even just famous :)

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MisterG:
Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
OK you've got rich taken care of. Now what are you going to do to become famous?

Fame is highly overrated. I wouldn't want to be famous. Much rather be regular and not bothered by the amazing amounts of bother you get that go along with being both rich and famous...or even just famous :)

Too bad. It's my ponderable and you need both.

I figure I'll just win the world series of poker someday. Then I'll be rich and famous but only to a small segment of society.

MSG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:01 PM

I figure I'm most likely to be famous for going bonkers and kidnapping a ton of kids and taking them away from their terrible parents to raise properly...

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

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:24 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
I figure I'm most likely to be famous for going bonkers and kidnapping a ton of kids and taking them away from their terrible parents to raise properly...

I just sorta assumed you were doing that already.

OK I'm spent on ponderables. *tag* next person to post is it!

RUGBUG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:31 PM

Famous = discovering the cure for cancer.

Rich = winning mega millions lottery and investing well.

Now, I know my famous answer could make me rich, but what kind of person would I be if I got rich off of a cure that was only available to those who have the money?

And really, fame is wha tyou make it. While I do feel sorry for some actors, the celebutantes are mostly doing it to themselves. There are plenty of actors that aren't in the gossip rags or aren't being stalked by paparazzi. It's a choice about how you live and how you present yourself. Some of the top actors/celebrities (Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, etc) have less choice, but the likes of Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Lindsay Lohan, etc do have a choice. They choose to present themselves to the public that way...wanting the attention when they want it, but not when they don't. It doesn't work like that, unfortunately.

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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, October 10, 2007 6:43 PM

Hmmm well couldn't you get rich off of a bidding war with the drug companies only to release the cure on the internet and the news the day after they paid you???

Anyway...um you're it Rugbug

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Famous = discovering the cure for cancer.

Rich = winning mega millions lottery and investing well.

Now, I know my famous answer could make me rich, but what kind of person would I be if I got rich off of a cure that was only available to those who have the money?

That's your ponderable? That's pretty weak.

I'd say you were a normal person for getting rich off of that. I mean you don't even have to take advantage of people much. You know how many people get cancer? Cause I sure don't but I'm thinking it's a bunch. So, you wouldn't have to charge too much to get rich off of that. $100 per procedure and you're golden.

RUGBUG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:58 PM

I'm it and I have no ponderables that aren't grumpy-ass rants.

Why does IT do an upgrade and not warn everyone? (Came into new software at 7am with no warning.)

Why are co-workers so annoying?

Why can't adults figure out how to use the freakin' phone book to look up the number for a physician? They had to look up my number to call me for the number of a doctor that is 150 miles away from me. If I can find it with no phone book, certainly they can find it with one.

I think I need to go find a corner to sit in today. Or maybe find something to rant about on my blog on myspace. That usually puts me in a good mood.

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

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:01 PM

Yah for rants.

We had something similar, RB. They didn't send us the notice of the install of new software done last night until about 2 pm yesterday.

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

RUGBUG

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 11:09 PM

Holy thread killer, batman. Yikes. I'm shirking my responsibilities. Must think of something jazzy enough that people actually want to reply. Oh, the pressure. Oh, the blank brain space. Grrr. Argh.

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

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, October 11, 2007 3:59 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Why does IT do an upgrade and not warn everyone? (Came into new software at 7am with no warning.)

Because IT folks think they are God, and they do things wheneverthefucktheyfeellikeit. *hugs*

Quote:
Why are co-workers so annoying?

If they weren't, they wouldn't be co-workers, they'd be friends.

Quote:
Why can't adults figure out how to use the freakin' phone book to look up the number for a physician? They had to look up my number to call me for the number of a doctor that is 150 miles away from me. If I can find it with no phone book, certainly they can find it with one.

People are lazy. And stupid. And lots of other things.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:26 AM

mornin' Imponderables.

ZEEK

Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
mornin' Imponderables.

Morning. Looks like another slow day in here.

RUGBUG

Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
mornin' Imponderables.

Morning. Looks like another slow day in here.

I could post fifty times to make it look like there is some action...or make it look like I'm very, very crazy.

Oh, maybe there is a ponderable in that (or not, we'll see). What activity/behaviour in your life do you consider 'normal' that others see and categorize as quirky or downright crazy?

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

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:37 PM

I don't wear shoes unless I absolutely have to.

Monday I organized my spices alphabetically.

I'm sure there are several more ...

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

ZEEK

Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Oh, maybe there is a ponderable in that (or not, we'll see). What activity/behaviour in your life do you consider 'normal' that others see and categorize as quirky or downright crazy?

Ha there are plenty.

Easiest one off the bat is slightly unsettling love of Joss Whedon. All the Firefly, Serenity parites, the Firefly marathon at the drafthouse, the 10 episodes of buffy starting at 11pm thing at the drafthouse, all the can't stop the Serenity screenings, the Serenity prescreenings, the Firefly showings in the back of a coffe house, the Firefly/Buffy comics and soon to be Angel comics, etc.

Then there's how cheap I am about most things. Constantly checking slickdeals for cool things on sale. Keepings a tally sheet of times I skip going out to lunch and put the money away toward a wii game or something else I want. I think I just have a weird issue about spending money on me. I just always feel like "I didn't really need that".

My "anti-social"ness. I weigh going out pretty poorly compared to staying home most of the time. Unless there's a girl involved I usually don't see the opportunity cost being in favor of going out. I mean most of going out just seems like killing time to me. "Let's all go to a club with loud music where we can't talk and stand around and grow older together! YAY!!". Um...no thanks.

I'd say those are among my top three.

EDIT:

oh oh I also don't get traveling. "Hey look the statue of liberty!" Um yeah I've seen pictures and seen it in movies. Heck it's actually smaller than I thought it would be in real life. Booooring.

RUGBUG

Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I don't wear shoes unless I absolutely have to.

I won't go without socks unless I absolutely have to. I hate wearing sandals or strappy heels...even though I love the look of them.

CDs/DVDs MUST be put back in their appropriate cases. None of this, 'oh, this case is empty, I'll put it there.' Appropriate case or don't change it. And I very much dislike those carrier things.

If watching X-files DVDs...you MUST watch the titles. This only applies to the X-Files. Any other show you can skip the titles.

Bed MUST be made very morning, no matter if I'm getting up at 3 am for a horse show.

for some reason, I can't think of my real weirdnesses...and there are many. These seem so bland. Heh.

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:23 PM

Love the club explaination Zeek. That's pretty much mine too. That and I'd rather just drink on my own rather than avoiding smashing a skull or two bare handed or just plain burning the Mother F-er down.

Long day started early hump day morning. Everything is actually really good right now so no complaints from here.

Maybe one. What's with Blockbuster? Sucks that they have exclusive rights for mainstream rentals now. They had controlling interest for rentals that were direct to DVD or Independant but now they have been puttin' it to the little guy with mainstream movies for the last year (if memory serves to be correct).

Hi and Bye y'all. Hope I can make more time for tomorrow. This responsability thing kinda sucks.

Hugs for everyone!!! (Okay, most everyone. Beers for the rest)

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, October 12, 2007 11:03 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
CDs/DVDs MUST be put back in their appropriate cases. None of this, 'oh, this case is empty, I'll put it there.' Appropriate case or don't change it. And I very much dislike those carrier things.

RAmen darlin' !!! I can't stand it when someone just stacks up the DVDs, or puts them in whatever empty case they have handy. Also, you don't seem bland at all to me. :) *hugs*

NVG, thanks for the beer, I hope life is treating you well.

Imponderable for the day: What is your favorite way to spend a weekend ???

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MISTERG

Friday, October 12, 2007 1:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
[BImponderable for the day: What is your favorite way to spend a weekend ???

Relaxing with no specific anything to do. Watch dvd's with the wife, play video games, or just read and hang out.

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

ZEEK

Friday, October 12, 2007 2:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by MisterG:
Relaxing with no specific anything to do.

oh oh me too!

Just lay around all day. Watch some football, movies, play videogames, whatever I feel like. I'm glad this ponderable came up on a Friday instead of like a Monday or it would be all depressing.

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Friday, October 12, 2007 4:58 PM

Heh, that was kinda the point. I was thinking about it myownself and wanted to know y'all's answers.

Mine is honestly the opposite. Con weekends are my favorite, or even Shindig weekends. Getting to hang out with other fans, the shooting each other, the drinking, in general the comraderie from hanging out with other Browncoats is what I like. I like to get my rest/down time on the weekdays, or not at all.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MSG

Friday, October 12, 2007 5:40 PM

hmmm glad to see we're back

Well for Rugbug's question I have so many it's hard to choose, but I'd say the big one is cleaning my house and such not because I want it clean, but if I get killed I don't want the forensic people making nasty comments ( and believe me they do) about my cleanliness...plus it super hard to tell evidence from crap when there's a mess.

as for Jimi's question- my favorite weekend would be half spent having fun with friends and half spent playing with the babies and hanging out with my family...

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

NVGHOSTRIDER

Friday, October 12, 2007 5:43 PM

Hangin' with the kids, visiting with friends, cooking, shooting at above mentioned friends, flyin' around in helicopters, learnin' how to blow shit up...

So I ain't been around much and the same can be said for my brain so here is me sayin' HI and big love for all of you.

MSG

Friday, October 12, 2007 5:53 PM

HUGS NV...I'm sorry hon. It'll get better:)

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

RUGBUG

Friday, October 12, 2007 5:57 PM

I think my best weekends are a balance of doing and not doing.

Best Saturday: sleeping in. (I LOVE to sleep). Going running. Going to barn and riding one or two horses. Do some barn busy work (clean tack, organize tack room, clean water buckets etc). Head home. Clean up the house. Shower. Go window shopping. Pick up dinner. Come home and watch a movie or some BtVS or Firefly or somesuch.

Best Sunday: Sleep in. Run. Ride. Go home. Shower...and spend the rest of the day lounging in my clean house...doing whatever it is I might want to do.

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

ZEEK

Friday, October 12, 2007 9:09 PM

So quiet in here. Is everybody on nap time or something?

I got nothing for pondering though. Anybody seen any good movies in theaters lately or looking forward to something coming out? I haven't been to the movies since knocked up and there's really nothing jumping out at me.

GORRAMGROUPIE

Friday, October 12, 2007 9:52 PM

Favorite weekend - go do some lounging, play lots of games, computer and board games(got kids ya know) and then hit a amusement park.

No new movies in theaters right now have my interest. Lots that are past though.

NVGHOSTRIDER

Sunday, October 14, 2007 6:35 PM

Sunday *BUMP* cause I'm in working on material for a grievence filed by someone I figured had the honor to own up to their responsibilities.

See what happens when you give folks the benefit of the doubt.

Love for all, hugs for most (I understand the bubble and will honor it).

DANCINGNEKO

Sunday, October 14, 2007 8:00 PM

*hugs NVG* Yeah...they tend to either disappoint you hugely or suprise you plesantly. (Sorry that it's the former instead of the latter for you.)

With FFF.net being up and down before the weekend, I think most folks haven't had a chance to post. (That's my reason at least.)

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, October 15, 2007 3:04 AM

*runs in and glomps Neko*

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

DANCINGNEKO

Monday, October 15, 2007 5:20 AM

*eeps and hugs RIMG*

It's gonna be a looooonnnng week. State testing week. Wheeeee. Already spent a couple of hours at work simply prepping for the test set up.

*huggles RIMG, huggles nvg* *hugs everyone else who wants one* *borrows MrG from MsG to get a geekhug*

Imponderable question: How far would you go for a relationship you'd like to pursue? For example: been talking to someone for a lifetime and finally meet them. There's definite sparkage there on both sides. Would you start working on a plan to move across the continent? Halfway across the continent? Split the distance between the two of you and go that far?

(Yep, my geek made a definite impression on me.)
Thanks guys.

MISTERG

Monday, October 15, 2007 1:31 PM

Dang Neko :)

I guess it depends on how firm the relationship truely is. I'd think you'd want a trial run before comitting to moving only to have something fall apart 3 months later ya know?

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

MSG

Monday, October 15, 2007 2:12 PM

Neko...if it was really worth it...anywhere on earth!
Definitely would want to do some visiting and such to make sure, but ends of the earth is not too far for a great relationship:) HUGS and vicarious geek hugs! eeew the icky of state testing...nothing like hours of prep just so you can sit in utter silence for many many days only to be judged :) Not fairly judged mind you. The test scores compare the scores of this years students to the scores of students from last year...so apparently we teachers can make each new batch of students smarter than the last...who knew we had super powers?

Hmmm sorry no good movies and if trailers are to be believed no real plans for any good movies any time soon...sigh.

Rugbug- I'd so love to go running with you, but I'm betting with your long legs you'd outpace me quickly... :) I can ride really well though:)

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

ZEEK

Monday, October 15, 2007 2:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dancingneko:
Imponderable question: How far would you go for a relationship you'd like to pursue? For example: been talking to someone for a lifetime and finally meet them. There's definite sparkage there on both sides. Would you start working on a plan to move across the continent? Halfway across the continent? Split the distance between the two of you and go that far?

Well there's definitely more info needed for that question. Like if I was married to someone and they had a great job opportunity in Japan of course I'd move to stay with them and be all supportive and stuff. However, in the situation you're talking about with moving in order to start a relationship I'd have to say no where.

I mean there's no way to know if the relationship would last longer than 2 weeks and the added pressure of moving couldn't possibly help things. Then anything else that goes wrong is subconsciously the other person's fault. "I can't find a good job here and it's all your fault cause I moved for you" type of stuff. You also have the pressure of having no other friends in the area so it's like 24/7 focus on each other. That's not healthy for a new relationship. Gotta have other friends and other hobbies to give each other a break sometimes.

I think you need to stick with logic on this one. I know that the sparkage of a new relationship is like crack and all, but even if you move sparks don't last. You might get lucky and it will start a fire, but just don't let the sparks blind you and make you do something you'll regret.

RUGBUG

Monday, October 15, 2007 2:49 PM

Happy Monday all!

Sorry about the testing Neko. It seems schools are getting more and more ridiculous with the learning/testing requirements.

I pretty much had the perfect weekend. Almost exactly like what I listed above...'cept a little too much cleaning and not quite enough lounging around. College friends came to town on Sunday, so we took the kids to the pumpkin patch, then the beach, then to my house (note to self: not only is your house not kid-proof, it's not even kid friendly) then to dinner, then to another pumpkin patch (first was so crowded we didn't get pumpkins). Needless to say, I was happy to see them go as I was exhausted. I don't know how my friend deals with three on daily basis.

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Originally posted by msg:
Rugbug- I'd so love to go running with you, but I'm betting with your long legs you'd outpace me quickly... :) I can ride really well though:)

I'll run with you anytime. :D It's doubtful I'd outpace anyone. I'm not built for running, I'm built for things like track cycling, shotput, speed skating...anything that needs strong thighs. I run because it's easy...put on a pair of shoes and go...but I HATE it.

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Monday, October 15, 2007 4:56 PM

There really ain't a span of miles that could keep me from those feelings. Mine seems an internal and lasting feeling that someone could be better off without me if it weren't for the want still lingering.

So yeah 'Neko, distance means crap. I'd hate to uproot for any reason but love. Love binds us to our home but sometimes we can carry a piece of it wherever we go. Normally I'd say "Worry about your career before boys" but I think we may be talking about a man. Make sure he is indeed a man before putting too much on the line. If he falls in the man category, GAME ON!!!

Off to watch more footage of people doing or not doing their jobs. Hooray!

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Monday, October 15, 2007 6:14 PM

It's whimsy's birthday, y'all show her some love:

http://www.fireflyfan.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=31043

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MSG

Monday, October 15, 2007 6:53 PM

Neko ...one more add in. Since we're teachers it's easy for us to get a job anywhere we want, but make sure if you move it's a place you'd want to be even if he weren't there... if it is. I say go for it. You will make new friends and maybe do something different with teaching and have fun:)

Should I decorate in here too..I did the bar up for her, but I think at least a nice corner here

* puts up a sign and big bouquet for the lovely Whimsy!!

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Monday, October 15, 2007 8:04 PM

Thank you MSG!

Neko if you are sure you want to try I say go! Life is nothing without risks, and love is worth the risk.

"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle." http://whimsicalnbrainpan.blogspot.com/

MSG

Monday, October 15, 2007 8:11 PM

HUGs Whimsy...of course my EH sister...

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

ZEEK

Monday, October 15, 2007 10:16 PM

How come me and MrG are the only ones going all level headed on this ponderable?

How about this one? Sounds like you're a teacher. That means summers "off" right? If work is as easy to find as MsG says then I'm guessing you could do some summer school stuff near where ever your guy lives. Then you could spend a summer getting to know each other better and you wouldn't be risking a whole lot.

RUGBUG

Monday, October 15, 2007 10:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
How come me and MrG are the only ones going all level headed on this ponderable?

Oh, Zeek...I'm pretty much with you on this one. But, please note where that thinking has gotten me...nowhere.

Actually, I wouldn't move until I was at the point of getting engaged. I would want some serious affirmation that he was the one and he felt the same about me.

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

ZEEK

Monday, October 15, 2007 10:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Oh, Zeek...I'm pretty much with you on this one. But, please note where that thinking has gotten me...nowhere.

Yep I'm getting no where as well. Heck if I was willing to move for a girl why wouldn't I already be picking up and moving to go chase after you?

DANCINGNEKO

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 3:57 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

*giggle* Thanks for the "levelheadedness" Zeek, (and like you and Rugbug, it's gotten me nowhere either )

Trying to keep this from being too long:
1. Been talking to my geek for nearly *counts fingers* 20 years already.
2. Plan on visiting...it looks like spring break is the time because of other commitments between now and then.
3. I'd get my "ducks in a row" work-wise before I settle where ever it is...A teacher's "wild and crazy" life (stop laughing MsG, DTH, Emma, and the rest of you teachers ) means a full school-term commitment, usually.
4. Definitely double-, triple-, and umpteenmillionth- checking on him being a man and not a boy. Those who know of my bex1 and bex2 have an idea of the whys...
5. If it was my choice -- both of us would compromise and move somewhere in-between where we both are now. My vote would be to move where I have at least one friend living right now.
6. Fantasy version: My geek would decide to move to this area and we find someplace where I live (on the various rocks here) where we both can be fairly happy working.

Even with the sparkage, there'd be a few years before any move truly happened. (I have zero intention of doing what a few friends did -- move somewhere and hope I get a job.)

Thanks again guys. es and *hugs* to all.

ETA: Thanks RugBug...MsG the truly "fun" part of the testing (not) is that it's based on three years of science...and most of the stuff isn't what they're taking from me. Even more fun -- was observing the lab portion of the test and a lot of my students don't know how to do a lab. *shudder* 'Course it doesn't help that they haven't done a lab in my class yet. *sigh*

MISTERG

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 1:43 PM

It depresses me what this 'testing' has done to the educational system in this country and worse, the teachers. I think it's so wrong that they can't teach, but have to teach the test... *sigh*

Then again, I could never teach. I marvel at the ability of any teacher to keep a level head and deal with all the bs, paperwork, and obnoxious kids as well as working with old text books, etc.

My hat I never wear is off to all of you! :)

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

MISTERG

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 2:29 PM

Hey all MsG's computer at work has crashed so she'll be on and emailing and such as soon as it's back up.

ZEEK

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 3:25 PM

OK so let's examine the issues of the long distance thing further. I mean I sorta believe it's an impossible scenario for anyone to make a valid judgment. The only times you'd see each other would be for a visit and come on everyone loves vacation. It would always seem like the person is perfect and makes the world a happy shiny place. There's no way you'd see what they're like in everyday life and find out if you two are really compatible.

Basically I've thought way too much about the difficulty of starting a long distance relationship and I don't see any solution other than taking the plunge and that's just not my style. Is there anything I'm missing?

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 4:37 PM

Ya know Zeek, I'm really glad you're around with this incredible view. Some of can be very compulsive with the decisions we make about love. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind taking the chance. Seems I'd gone too long feeling nothing that a little pain isn't that much of a bother. It's that whole numb and indifferent thing that seems to do the most damage.

As for long distance, yeah, I can see how not having contact with someone everyday can be the relationship killer quicker than anything else. But the vacation idea is an awesome one. I'm sure most of us would be taking better vacations if we had such a great incentive.

'Neko darlin', I'm so glad you've had time to plan, plot, and scheme. It does a heart good to keep hopes and dreams afloat in the midst of our everyday existence in the mundane and stressful jobs we choose to love. Seems we might have to meet you're fella eventually but too bad it ain't like the usual "Meet a loved ones other" session. Mine usually consists of some poor little Mexican fella cowering in submission the first few times I meet him. Seems my sisters squeeze put on his running shoes when I told her to tell him to quit sitting on the sidelines 'til I left. He needs to come over and say Hi or something. Tired of shady f&^%$#&s. He took my aggressive stance fairly well.
I just love being assertive.

So I'm rambling and typing really slow right now. Seems the last week caught up with me and I had a fair amount of rums last night. Not enough to hurt right now, but definately enough to feel good for a few hours. Still ain't sleeping right. Went to bed at 3 AM and got up at 7. Mindy noticed how charged I've been lately and seems to want me around more. Supposed to have dinner at her house tonight with the kids. I think I'm actually gonna ask her out on a date. Seems as long as we've known eachother there are still a few things we haven't done. Who here has never been to a movie with their best friend? (Raises hand) Am I the only one?

RUGBUG

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 4:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by RugBug:
Oh, Zeek...I'm pretty much with you on this one. But, please note where that thinking has gotten me...nowhere.

Yep I'm getting no where as well. Heck if I was willing to move for a girl why wouldn't I already be picking up and moving to go chase after you?

Ah, you say the nicest things. ;) If you chase, I promise not to run too fast.

'Neko, I vote for Zeek's idea of a summer spent with they guy. You live in paradise, yes? So sublet your place, take an extended vacation and see how it is to be with him for more than just a week or so.

IMO, it is difficult to move to someone else's town. They have a life already built and don't necessarily understand why you don't feel at home like they do. I have a friend who moved from CA to OH and was miserable in everything but love...until, that is, they sold his house and moved to a place/town of their own. Once they were both on unfamiliar territory it got easier and they were able to start building a life together instead of her trying to fit into his old life.

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

NVGHOSTRIDER

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 6:13 PM

Okay, I used to have this reoccuring dream about running away with some chica in a jet black '54 Ford pickup. But seems those days may be over and there has to be room for car seats and the like so I am looking to build a rod like this:

Don't it just look like something and anti hero of the fifties and sixties woulda drove on the drive in movie screen?

Who else has reoccuring dreams? I never really had enough reason to run from the relatively safe place my roots bind me to so why would there be some underlying reason to run in my dreams.

MSG

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 7:57 PM

Hey I have recurring nightmares...does that count:)

I'm pretty sure a baby seat would fit in the back of that car, but considering the number of seats you'll need plus the odd of kid spilling milk on your seats...maybe the mini van is the way to go :)

Love the vacation concept Zeek...like a long distance booty call with more appeal( due to love and all)

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

DANCINGNEKO

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:43 PM

Thanks guys.

Yep, might do a summer break visit...a month with my geek sounds like something I'd like to do/try. (Subletting might be out with the contract I have though..)

NVG: Iff'n I ever get in your area with my geek ('Vegas was close enough, right?), I'll have you meet both of us. (My luck, you'll think he deserves better than me -- kidding!) Oh, and I haven't been to a movie with my geek yet....watched DVDs yes, to the movie theater? Nope.

Recurring dreams: Once or twice...but it's been a while. And, the running away might've been more of a running to something? (A safer, saner location and future maybe?) 'Course, with me being in an overall giddy mood with the sparkage I could be wrong.

Okay. Day's almost through. (Yay.) Somewhere along the way though, I've lost my mind, so today is the day for me to find it. (I hope.)

ETA: GG -- nope, not bringing any video games or the like with me when I see my geek. My geek knows me as "geek light" or "diet geek" (used to be an EE major that same lifetime ago -- of course I'd be part geek ).

(points to whomever gets my refrence. )

GORRAMGROUPIE

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 11:09 PM

This out of context moment brought to you by Fruity Oaty Bars, they're not just for kick @$$ ladies!

My wife and I knew each other for 5 years before we got married, and lost touch for 3 of those. We spent 2 years writing letters(this is before the internet was anything but a college thing), and talking on the phone. Worked for us, especially because we were unable to visit each other(across the country from each other). So my 2 cents are: spend some time with him, and remember, geeks are shy, gentle creatures. Bring a video game to lure him from his den.

MSG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:37 PM

Morning all... wow my patience is just wafer thin today...

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:39 PM

OK way too sleepy today. Which is annoying cause I was all good and went to sleep by 11 last night. It's just that my dumb brain woke me up at like 5am and took forever to fall back asleep. My kitty even started to complain about my tossing and turning.

*meow* = "what's your problem I'm trying to sleep here"

MSG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:41 PM

Wow if even your cat is complaining...that's bad.
HUGS Zeek

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:48 PM

*rushes to the bar and gets MsG a big dirty martini with extra olives*

It's just one of those kinds of days, all around...

*glomps MsG*

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MSG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:49 PM

It really is... hmm maybe this is a sign

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 3:49 PM

Busy busy, Jimi?

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

ZEPHYR1956

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:19 PM

been a good day, so far.

good morning ya'll

Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:37 PM

No, not busy, things just not going smooth.

As per usual.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:44 PM

Well here's hopein for a radical change in your luck and smoothness then Jimi!

Had a good week here so far except for the damn AC running while it's under 40 outside. Seriously wth is with our crappy heating/cooling system.

Instead of having it set to cool to X (70) in the summer, or keep warming up to X (again lets say 70 again because I belive that's where it is set) it instead says "Ok 70.. I'll do whatever it takes to keep the temprature at that constantly. If that means running heat in the summer, and AC in the winter so the temp doesn't variate, that's what I do" . AGHGHG

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:51 PM

yay I'm still the young hip guy at work. (or the old nerdy guy who still clings to his toys too much)

I'm the go to guy for videogame purchases for the kids apparently.

On a related topic ebay sellers are jerks. "14 games!" for the wii apparently means wii sports and wii play which have a combined 14 mini-games. wii sports even comes with the wii! Lame scammers!

However, the co-worker is still planning on using ebay over hunting one down at the store. *sigh* I know I should be an ebay scammer!

MSG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:56 PM

HUGS Zeek... hey stick to young and hip...

Oh goody surprise observation by my principal...

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 4:58 PM

Yeah I always very carefully inquire on auctions on eBay.. after all someone can say they are selling something that is say for a table top game "You are bidding on an army unit box for the game Blahblah" However, in reality they could mean you're just bidding on the box.

Thankfully that kinda crap is low. Yah for feedback read-through’s.

Fortunately I've only been burned once on eBay.

EDIT: Don't worry MsG, you always kick butt and knock em outa the park!
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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:14 PM

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

I hope he wins. I'd vote for him.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:20 PM

Ha!

I saw a joke bumpersticker "Chenny/Cobert 2008"

Better of course would be Cobert/Stewart ticket :D

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

MSG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:54 PM

Ok if he wins the primary...I may have to vote for him :)

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

ZEEK

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 6:21 PM

It's all a big joke he said he's only running in south carolina anyway. It would be funny if he won a state though.

RUGBUG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 6:38 PM

MrG...I've had that experience with ebay. Bought a hunt coat that should've been perfect. I already had one that was the same brand, same cut, everything...I just wanted it a size larger for those 'puffy' days. Mine is a 12 (or so I thought) so I bought a 14. How could I pass it up...coat was regularly $399 on sale for $159.

It got here...and was HUGE. I was dumbfounded. I checked the tags...it's apparently a 14/20. Mine is a 6/12. Big difference. They used the British size instead of the American size. Grrr and double grrrr. Not a huge bait and switch thing, but I'm still not happy to have a huge coat that I can't wear.

Edited for hugs all around...especially jimi and msg

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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, October 17, 2007 7:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

I hope he wins. I'd vote for him.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Heh....I'd vote for him, too.

______________________________________
Commanding Officer of the 76th Independent Battalion.

More Information: http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

MSG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:13 PM

See I told you all he was still alive ( Tristan) you didn't believe me, but I knew he was!

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

TRISTAN

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:21 PM

I hope I'm alive....just been MIA is all. Happens a lot.

______________________________________
Commanding Officer of the 76th Independent Battalion.

More Information: http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

MSG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:28 PM

*pokes Tristan

Yup ...alive :)

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

NVGHOSTRIDER

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:39 PM

Hola brutha man!

Just so happens I can only jump in momentarily. Seems last night was a long one but at least there is some confirmation of love not yet gone. Yay!

Gotta pop out again.

MISTERG

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:41 PM

Yah for love!

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

TRISTAN

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:49 PM

Brutha man! *manly hug*

Thanks for the *poke* MSG!

______________________________________
Commanding Officer of the 76th Independent Battalion.

More Information: http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

DANCINGNEKO

Thursday, October 18, 2007 12:44 AM

*blinks in shock*
TRISTAN! (How's the insurance business going, oh bane of insurance underwriters *ducks flying objects*) *pounce-hugs Tristan* Belated congratulations "Uncle."

MsG: Hope the observation went well...gotta love the random ones...("What the?!...Oh well, onward and forward....")

NVG: Glad to hear it's not gone...hope that she's getting the help she needs to straighten out her issues. (Really don't want to see you stuck being her "knight" and holding the bag -- you deserve so much better than that from her or anyone else.)

Today was better than the last two...found my "brain" last night (thumb drive/flash drive/whatever) in a pocket in my bag that I didn't think to look in.... I feel like an idiot for that one. State testing today for my 1st period (oh they loved that news...not!)

6 "mini-labs" set up for my other classes after we corrected the homework. The labs was a great carrot (and stick) to dangle in front of them, and should keep them from complaining how the class is all lecture and not much else....I actually had kids stay in class to do more of the labs!! *insert jaw dropping here* *am amazed*

Okay, going to try and run away as soon as I can...for some "unknown" reason (had to raise my voice a lot today to be heard...very noisy day) my throat is dry. *heh*

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, October 18, 2007 10:42 AM

mornin' Imponderables.

I get to see an old high school friend of mine this weekend that I haven't seen in years. I think it's gonna be cool.

Today is a short one for me, because I am leaving early to go to an appointment with Zachary's doctor. Now, if 1:30 would only hurry up and get here.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MISTERG

Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:44 PM

Hope Zach is ok? Otherwise yeah for early end to the day and hope you have a blast at the wedding.

Wow Neko that's great news! Any time kids want to learn it's a good day :D

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

ZEPHYR1956

Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:46 PM

random thoughts.....I believe I can safely say that I am no longer "on the open market" once again.

Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

MISTERG

Thursday, October 18, 2007 1:48 PM

Oooh do tell Zeph!

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Best movie villain name ever: Felix La Poubelle

RIVERISMYGODDESS

Thursday, October 18, 2007 2:57 PM

Nothing wrong with Zach, just a follow-up appointment to help to continue to diagnose some behavioural issues.

Zeph, good to hear. If she ever acts like the last one, there will be death involved.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics Specialist - 76th IAB

Silas: Shane, don't forget, W.W.V.M.D.
Shane: W.W.V.M.D? Of course! What Would Vic Mackey Do? He'd plant some evidence, then go rough up the suspect and force a confession!

MSG

Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:30 PM

HUGS Jimi...don't forget you also have a shiny bachelor party

HUGS Zeph- man I warned you that your hotness would make it hard for you to stay available...

I am a teacher I should probably be committed... sigh sorry not my day today...wasn't my day yesterday...well there's always tomorrow...

You can't rush science, Gibbs! You can yell at it and scream at it, but you can't rush it. "- Abby Sciuto

ZEPHYR1956

Thursday, October 18, 2007 4:08 PM

can't tell just yet, but rest assured that "former" has not come runnin' back.

Commander, Alpha Company, 76th Independent Battalion

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