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Let me put that in the proper lingo:
By court order of the honorable judge Chester Grimalkin, for the crime of making too many shamless fanfic plugs and non-TGS related posts, Doug Elder is hereby banned from making posts in this comment room until such time as the judge decides to reverse his ruling (probably day after never, ha ha!). So stay out, Doug! I never liked you anyway!
(The TGS Lawyer laughs maniacally and goes off strutting like a barnyard rooster. What an a-hole!)
TGS Lawyer
Sunday, August 30, 1998 11:43:47 PM
IP: hd24-213.hil.compuserve.com
(Having made one too many shameless plugs, Doug is forcibly ejected from the comment room until further notice. You hear me, Doug? Stay out of here!)
TGS Lawyer
Sunday, August 30, 1998 11:25:40 PM
IP: hd24-213.hil.compuserve.com
Coyote: Well I'm not in school right now, though I suppose I could be from all the studying I've been doing. I'm also working on fanfic, bringing the Unseelie Court into my saga's universe. Just a few scenes left, "Choices" may be up in one or two weeks. I know I definitely have the energy to work on it. Can everyone wait just a little longer?
Sorry, ego demon made me add that last bit. I'll get out now, and come back when there's more to say. I'm sure only a few people will miss me.
Later! - Doug Elder.
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Sunday, August 30, 1998 11:21:13 PM
IP: hd24-213.hil.compuserve.com
**Coyote listens to his footsteps echo through the CR.**
Hmmm ... where'd everybody go? Four hours and no posts other than meee? (I don't think everybody's in school, are they? Or am I the only one who isn't??)
**Coyote walks back out of the room. His footsteps are still echoing.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Sunday, August 30, 1998 08:38:19 PM
IP: 207.91.254.43
**Coyote enters the room, seeing the CR laywer on the floor beaten into hamburger, the last results of the 82 football players from last night. He rouses for a moment, spots Coyote being followed by 108 characters, screams, and sprints out of the room.**
Hmm ... didn't know they were that scary. Oh well ...
SJ, Ravyn: Thanks for the suggestion, but it didn't work. I just came from Mile High Comics' website, and they only listed having the first two issues in stock, and nothing else. Combined, the two would cost about $18, so I might hold off on those until I can find someplace else which has Issue #'s 4-10, as well.
New fic: Probably a lot of you have noticed this, but I have posted a new fic at my site. Click my name link below to go to it directly. And while you're there, peruse the new pics and check out the newly-extended WCC lineup, now up to 108.
See ya around, folks.
**Coyote leaves, followed by the 108 characters. Their footprints leave about a half-inch of dust on the floor. The new CR lawyer, a strapping young man unafraid of anything, is about to pen another lawsuit when he gets run over by Buick, wildly driving the Tazilac.**
No, Buick, come back!! That's not the garage!!!
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Sunday, August 30, 1998 05:12:39 PM
IP: 207.91.254.62
(The holo appears of Doug and Lisa driving down the road.)
Sorry, have to make a correction.
I meant Firestorm's second to last post, not his last one. Also, the submission paragraph, that sounds egotistical. He is asserting his dominance over everyone and everything. (Lisa yells, "Enough already, Doug! Let's drop this subject!") Okay, Lis, I will. Sorry. Just thought it had to be said.
Christine: Dakota...hubba hubba! She and Brendan would look great together, I think. Wonder if Brendan will ever meet her grandfather in your work. Since he drank from the Grail, Indy might still be alive, you know. It is something to think about. And Jerk-o looks good as ever in his new pics.
Later all!
(Doug and Lisa drive on down the highway. Meanwhile, back at Bob's, the entire truck stop has been reduced to a smoking ruin. The Terminator walks out of the wreckage, sweat shining on his skin. He is now dressed in biker garb and carrying a large shotgun. He gets into the cab of a big eighteen wheeler parked nearby and starts after Doug and Lisa, for God only knows what reasons. They may be revealed in the next post.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Sunday, August 30, 1998 03:58:10 PM
IP: hil-dnppx-094.oh.compuserve.net
Christine: Okay, found your new pictures now. I just needed to reload the page since we've upgraded our web browser and it was using the cache copy instead of the updated one. Stupid computer!! Good realistic pic of Dakota, and we loved the one of Jericho getting help. He certainly needs it! Hope your book comes out soon. See ya!
Lisa
Sunday, August 30, 1998 03:48:42 PM
IP: hil-dnppx-094.oh.compuserve.net
Christine: Okay, found your new pictures now. I just needed to reload the page since we've upgraded our web browser and it was using the cache copy instead of the updated one. Stupid computer!! Good realistic pic of Dakota, and I loved the one of Jericho getting help. He certainly needs it! Hope your book comes out soon. See ya!
Lisa
Sunday, August 30, 1998 03:48:36 PM
IP: hil-dnppx-094.oh.compuserve.net
(The hologram fades back in as Doug comes out of the truck stop carrying a huge cooler full of reindeer meat.)
Would you believe they charged me over 600 freakin dollars to strip those carcasses and make them into patties and sausages? Yes, you probably would believe it. Oh well, at least now we can eat this meat cooked instead of raw and disgusting. (Doug puts the cooler in the trunk of his car and wipes the sweat from his brow.)
Lisa and Lady Mystic: Firestorm's last post wasn't an ego one? Okay, then, what was the first paragraph about? The one where he says he's giving himself an ego boost? And that whole hunting trip thing! Come on, if that doesn't sound egotistical I don't know what does. (Sorry, my caffeine high and male competition drive are compelling me to say all this. I don't really mean it! NOT!) Sorry if we insulted anybody, we'll try to stop doing that as much as possible.
SJ: I hope Lisa is the only one of your fellow posters you cloned. I'd hate to have another me running around, one is enough trouble, bluster, and bother as it is! Lisa is right, you really need to be careful what you create when you're making stuff.
See y'all later, we gotta get back on the road now.
(Doug shuts the truunk, gets back in his car, and he and Lisa wave goodbye. They ride off into the night as the holo fades away. The last thing anyone sees of Bob's is a big naked guy who kinda looks like Arnold walking into the truck stop. Uh oh, looks like there's gonna be trouble.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Sunday, August 30, 1998 03:41:38 PM
IP: hil-dnppx-094.oh.compuserve.net
That last post was from me, as if you couldn't have guessed. I just accidentally left my name out. Sorry!
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Sunday, August 30, 1998 03:29:43 PM
IP: hil-dnppx-094.oh.compuserve.net
(The hologram appears, Doug and Lisa are parked outside of some place called "Bob's Gas Station, Truck Stop, and Butchery" getting their caribou carcasses turned into several good meals. Doug is inside paying, while Lisa waits out by the car. She graciously takes the time to make the following post.)
Lady Mystic: Sorry if I ticked y'all off, I was just trying to defend my boyfriend, too. A big ego isn't a bad thing, anyway. (Yes, I also have one!) It can actually be quite healthy mentally. Looking back over his last post, I see that I may have been wrong about him showing egotism in it, I guess I mistook all those good jokes and innocently flirtatious remarks for him trying to pump up his image in our eyes. Now that I know he meant them sincerely, and that they're part of who he is, I must offer my apologies. Thank you for helping me clarify my psychoanalysis of him. Since I've only just started my second year as a psychology student, I don't know that much about relationships and people's minds yet. Though I am still good at figuring out solutions to people's problems and arguments! And don't worry, I won't start anything over this. I can too easily see your view of Firestorm's postings is the correct one. How could I have seen otherwise?
SJ: A woman's scorn, hmm. Maybe I should give you some of that. Nah, I love you too much. As long as you got rid of Asil (as long as she didn't escape and go crazy, then head for Austin and screw up my image there with everybody, or anything like that), I'll forgive you for creating her. Just start watching what you make down there in your genetics lab, okay? It could get you into serious trouble.
Coyote: Good job on Part 15 of the saga! I'll say one thing for Buick- at least he drives better than Jim! (Jim doesn't drive quite as fast, but he is known for weaving a lot, changing lanes and turning without signaling, taking corners widely or jumping the curb, following other people too closely, and on one occasion trying to outrun the police.) Wonder if Buick's going to run down any Rokkans in future installments. Oh, and thanks for adding my characters to the list! I can hardly wait to see them in action against the bad guys. Keep it up!
Christine: Where exactly in your Gallery is the pic of Dakota? I looked and wasn't able to find it. Good Gathering pictures, look forward to seeing more if you took them.
That's all I have to say now, later!
(Lisa goes back to trying to find some decent music on the radio and turns from the holoprojector as the image fades away.)
Anonymous
Sunday, August 30, 1998 03:28:42 PM
IP: hil-dnppx-094.oh.compuserve.net
Gathering Pics!!! Finally! Click on my name to see!
Mmmmmm ... the Mulan sing-along video has the "Be a Man" number ... Shang without a shirt ... mmmmm! Plus I like the song, yeah, that's it, I'm reading it for the articles! ; )
Some new stuff on my site -- Jericho and Dakota Jones now appearing in the Gallery!
Christine - [vecna@eskimo.com]
Sunday, August 30, 1998 02:07:34 PM
IP: vecna.ndip.eskimo.net
Hi, all? How's everyone doing?
Coyote> Sorry, I was really emotional already when I read the filks. (I had just seen "Braveheart" the day before, which is one of the best movies of all time, and that always leaves me an emotional wreck!) But they really were that good! Also, I've dealed with Mile High Comics before for some other back issues, and they were pretty good, so I'd guess I'd recommend them too. They have just about anything you can find, so I'd guess they'd have Gargoyles too.
Bye for now!
Ravyn Maza
Arizona
Sunday, August 30, 1998 01:26:11 PM
IP: svm-ts2-26.c2i2.com
**Clouds form above as the sounds of unseen birds and a non-existant waterfall can be heard. A small patch of grass suddenly takes form near the center of the room. A tree sprouts up from the new earth, full of life, with vibrant springtime colors. A sofa materializes almost beneath the tree, but not quite. And miraculously a fireplace with a cozy, crackling fire have taken form next to the sofa. An odd combination to see. The air takes on a sweet, yet spicy aroma. Strange masses of what appears to be smoke or steam have gathered atop the sofa. The rainbow colors abruptly fade into dismal grey. The smoke shifts into a more human form. The single colored form takes on more pleasing colors once again, but this time the colors are more in tune to the human form instead of swirling aimlessly about. And the human form appears to be ... Oh it's Lady Mystic! :), reclining atop the sofa with one arm about a pillow as the other is cradling a mug of some type of drink.**
OOhh! Wait a moment. **She looks at the foot of the sofa and an afghan appears over her feet.** Much better. Oh, and it's tea that you smell. Actually my most favorite tea, that is. Maybe sometime I'll tell you what kind it is. (Got to be mysterious *sometimes*. <G>)
All the posts have been very entertaining recently. :)
And I'm very glad to see some old friends have returned from hiding. You were missed. :)
And I'm also glad to see new friends have joined the gang. May you feel welcomed enough to stick around. :)
JEB: I'm so glad that you were able to recover the registry. And you're doing a great job. Keep it up! :)
Sevarius Jr.> I kind of feel sorry for you. I mean being a clone of a famous movie star must have given you some very bad memories. Of course there are very great advantages to being a movie-star look alike, but you must feel cheated in some ways. Oh but ... could I have your autograph? <G>
Coyote: Nice portrait of both of yourselves.
Lisa: Ahhh, just in defence of my boyfriend, what ego are you talking about? His TGS post before his last two had no "ego" attached to it, and his second to last TGS post wasn't actually an "ego" post. There was no bragging or boosting of one's image. That was his sense of humor, which is NOT a part of his ego but a part of who he is. I was there when he posted it. He cracked me up. <G> He had the character voices, which made it even funnier. And I was very glad to see his old self had returned. It's been too long. I am glad he is over the flu. (I only wish I was. But Puppy Girl's getting better, :)) ... That's all I'll say about that. I'm not going to say anything else that could definitely start an arguement. Oh, but I'm sorry that Sevarius and his son had secretly made a clone of you. May they regret a woman's scorn. <wink, grin>
Doug: Thanks for the compliment.
Fire Storm: Yep, already called you. (Just another downside to having only one phone line. Annoying isn't it?)
Now should I tell the hunting party that they left their keys inside the truck? That the weather report says "rain soon", and that they forgot their tent at home? Naahhh! Hunter Fire Storm will think of something. He always does. Although I fear he might go a little overboard somehow. Or did he already do that with that canon? Hmmm .... Ah-oh.
Survey & Quarrymen: Allas, I'm not feeling quite up to talking about them right now. I promise to return to these topics in the future.
**Lady Mystic takes a sip of tea. Looks at her surroundings with a sly grin. And everything that accompanied her in her entrance now vanishes along with her. The only thing that remains is a faint lingering aroma of her tea.**
Lady Mystic - [TJSSLSSAS@aol.com]
Dearborn, MI
Sunday, August 30, 1998 11:55:23 AM
IP: 205-253-0.ipt.aol.com
<Fire Storm takes a break from deer, er... JACKAL hunting to give this report; Nope. Haven't seen 'em.>
Fire Storm then disapears into the forest, his suplies fully re-stocked.
BTW... Lady Mystic, call me at work. You know i can't call you when you are on!
Fire Storm - [GatheringJ@aol.com]
Sunday, August 30, 1998 10:34:53 AM
IP: 205.157.65.4
36 days until the Rising.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Sunday, August 30, 1998 07:32:21 AM
IP: pn9-ppp-182.primary.net
WELCOME BACK TO JACKEL WATCH 98!
I have news of Jackel. Apparently his AOL was shut down. His account name no longer exists. Since I only have contact through email, I guess we can only wait till he gets back on, or gets a new name! Sorry. :(
About the comics: most comics have info in the back about the company, you should be able to contact them for the other issues you want. I did that for The Maxx comics.
Tyger - [ORF4@aol.com]
VA, USA
Sunday, August 30, 1998 12:49:54 AM
IP: 166-19-125.ipt.aol.com
*convulses in a seeing trance*
I see in the coming season of TGS...
Lexington: *Sees through Nudnik's disguise* You're an unseelie agent! Stop! Go go gadget arm! *roller skates pop out of lexington's feet* No not gadget skates! Gadget arm! *Lexington shouts as he tumbles down the stairs*
*Nudnik's collar sprouts out a microphone and earpeice as Ariana's voice comes through saying...* Nudnik! Keep Uncle Lex busy while I hack into Dr. Sevarius's database with my computer book...*
Well, it seemed funny when I first thought of it...
Marushka the Gypsy Seer - [phalse@sk.sympatico.ca]
Sunday, August 30, 1998 12:10:36 AM
IP: avia38.sk.sympatico.ca
**Coyote enters, looking toward where Sedrick Irvin is still pounding away at the lawyer.**
Okay, Sedrick, I think he's had enough.
**Sedrick nods toward Coyote, dropping the extra blows Doug asked for before leaving. The lawyer gets up for a second, then collapses again.**
Lawsuit, shmawsuit!
JEB (and anybody else interested): INGO is up on my space. Click my name link to get it, it's a .zip format file. Once you download it, extract the files and view the file titled "fnord.htm" in your web browser for easy access. Simple!
**Coyote turns to leave, but the lawyer gets up. Coyote smirks, opening the door to let Sorie Kanu in the room to continue where Sedrick left off. Coyote laughs maniacally.**
And I've got 80 more where they came from!!
**Coyote's voice fades into the sound of 80 defeated MSU football players waiting for their turns at the lawyer.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Saturday, August 29, 1998 11:54:44 PM
IP: 207.91.254.73
Coyote: I don't know about a comic bookstore, cause I've never been able to find one that carries the Gargoyle comic in my area, but I do have a website address you could check. It's http://www.milehighcomics.com, and they usually have all kinds of comics, backissues, etc. for you to order. Click on my name (if the link works this time...) to go there. Hope it helps.
Lisa: Um? Clone? What clone? (*Starts sweating profusely*) I have, um, no idea what you're talking about. That Ed is a notorious liar! Yeah! Everyone knows it! Just ask around! Hey, ahem, would I, um, would I lie to you? Course not. So, if you don't mind me, I have to go...take care of something in the basement. Some...newspapers. Yeah, that's it, I have a great big pile of newspapers in the basement I need to go toss out...Um, I should go.
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Saturday, August 29, 1998 11:03:34 PM
IP: client-151-200-120-238.bellatlantic.net
(Doug looks up from the car wheel and says the following.)
Glad everyone liked my filk, it's my first Gargoyles-related one. (I've written others, but they were all for Dragon Magazine's Bard on the Run column.) Maybe I'll write more later. School and fanfic must come first, though.
Speaking of which, I'm getting closer to finishing the next chapter in my saga, the one that reveals AGONY and Seth's true origins. All you who've been e-mailing me asking about that, soon your minds will be at ease. For a while, of course, as the next tale will also raise many new questions for the future, as good Gargoyles stories do always. Muhahahaha!!!
Sorry, I just like laughing maniacally. Nothing more to say right now, I'll be leaving. Oh, Mr. Big Football Player, hit that lawyer a couple times extra for me, okay? And Coyote, I'm looking forward to your new story tomorrow. Later all!
(Doug starts the car and he and Lisa drive off as the hologram fades away.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Montana Wilderness
Saturday, August 29, 1998 10:19:27 PM
IP: hd57-172.hil.compuserve.com
(The hologram appears again, now Doug and Lisa are standing beside the corpse of their huge dragon, trying to get their car started.)
Okay, we got out alive, anybody suprised? Everyone happy? If you're wondering about Gaist and Bowen, just follow the trail of destruction our battle with them left behind and you might, repeat MIGHT, find their bodies. Now we just have to drive home, and hope we don't get into any more trouble.
JEB: I see it now, thanks. I just needed to reload the page. Keep up the good work on your registry!
SJ: Yes, your ego is humongous! And I'm sure that clone of me you have in the basement (I know it's there, Ed told me about it) also has a huge one. Might I ask you to destroy that thing before I call my lawyers about it?
Later all!
(Lisa turns away and motions to Doug to say something.)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Montana Wilderness
Saturday, August 29, 1998 10:13:01 PM
IP: hd57-172.hil.compuserve.com
Lisa> Thanks. :) And Kitainia is in there, don't you see? It's under your old entry, an Alternate Net Name, as requested. :)
And thanks. :) Glad you like it. <:)
Coyote The Bando> Click my name to see a temp site for the GOP stuff. :)
I like PSP, too. :)
Mandi> WB! :) And thanks! :)
Ravyn Maza> Thanks. :)
I guess I should submit it, eh? :)
Where IS Jackal?
SYL!
JEB - [JEB215@aol.com]
Saturday, August 29, 1998 09:22:39 PM
IP: 201-182-152.ipt.aol.com
**Coyote enters the room dejectedly, grumbling under his breath snide comments about "stupid Bill Burke should've been pulled a LOT earlier!!"**
Excuse me for a moment.
**Coyote SCREAMS into the air of the comment room, shattering the glass skylight. The CR lawyer gleefully rushes off to pen another lawsuit.**
All right, I feel better now. You have to understand, 23 unanswered points in three quarters will do that to ya.
Filks: Thanks everybody who liked mine. And Doug, JEB, yours were excellent, as well. (Ravyn: Mine and JEB's did that to you? I knew they were sad, but I didn't think they were *that* sad! ;))
BTW, an aside: Did anybody here ever read the Marvel *Gargoyles* comic? Just picked up Issue #'s 2 and 11 recently, and it seems to me at least to be a lot more ... intense ... than the TV show. (Especially #11, dated December '95. Elisa and Goliath are a *lot* more affectionate than they were at that time in the show!) Anybody else have an opinion on this? (And for that matter, the only other issue my local store has is #12, does anybody know anyplace else where I can find the rest of the run?)
**Coyote leaves, grumbling again. The lawyer skips in the room to serve Coyote the lawsuit; Coyote responds by siccing the recently defeated Sedrick Irvin on the lawyer. Hmmm, an intense college football player who just lost his home opener against a little shrimpy attorney ... anybody want to lay wagers on this bout?**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Saturday, August 29, 1998 09:17:44 PM
IP: 207.91.254.50
I would just like to say that I, being a mad scientist (at least one in training), have the largest ego in the room.
...Which was deflated by response to my little joke. Hey, what's wrong with Led Zeppelin? Classic, baby, they're classic! Sorry! Next time I'll clone the Backstreet Boys or Third Eye Blind, or whatever band you guys like...
Newgoyle and the rest of you newcomers: Welcome to our little piece of the net. Sit back and relax, enjoy the show...
AND WHERE IN THE WORLD IS JACKAL?
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Saturday, August 29, 1998 07:26:18 PM
IP: client-151-200-127-197.bellatlantic.net
Firestorm: Yep, Doug's ego is pretty big, but if your last couple posts are any indication, yours is larger. Everyone in here has big egos, though, so it doesn't matter. Be careful on that hunting trip. Gotta go now, see ya!
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Saturday, August 29, 1998 01:08:50 PM
IP: hd4-021.hil.compuserve.com
37 days until the Rising.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Saturday, August 29, 1998 11:55:28 AM
IP: pn5-ppp-228.primary.net
Hi y'all!
Well, I updated my site a couple days ago. The TGS button is there again, and it should be there to stay. (Tip to all: keep one copy of your website files that you work on, not more. ;)) I added some other stuff too, like fan-art and screenshots for the Angela archive. (The URL is http://malibu.dragonfire.net/)
Speaking of my site, I'm making a Timedancer section. Click my name to see my progress. I'm not very far along, but I plan to post a page describing all the characters that have appeared in Timedancer stories. (And I don't mean just the main ones like Brooklyn and Sata, I mean all the characters that have been in the stories and have at least a little signifcance.) I'd also like to have fan-art posted there, so if you have Timedancer fan-art that you would like posted on my site, please email me. I give proper credit for fan-art, but I don't post it unless I get permission from the artist. :) I'm not sure what else I'll put on there, but I'm sure I'll come up with something kewl :) Well, that's all I wanted to say, so I'm outta here! :)
Malibu Nylkoorb - [lordmalibu@hotmail.com]
Saturday, August 29, 1998 09:02:50 AM
IP: ip6.minneapolis5.mn.pub-ip.psi.net
Well, since we are ego deflating, I thought I boost my own ego!
I am the very model of a modern major-general, with information about animal vegitable and mineral...
<Doug: Proved my ego isn't really that big.>
No, Doug, your ego IS really that big! <G>
But thanks for the compliment, though.
Why do I always have to Submit to sending my posts? I have always been my own person, and not submitted to anything that people have tried to force me to do. And look at what I must do to get my words across to the gargoyles fans: Submit.
I will not stand for it any more! Thankfully, I am sitting, but that's besides the point!
But at least it doesn't say "Give In." Why not "Post message" or "Be Free"?
And yes, I am mostly over my flu and am feeling more like my old self. Why do you ask?
Where oh where has our friend Jackal gone?
Where oh where can he be?
Where oh where has our friend Jackal gone?
Let us go find out and see!
<Fire Storm rounds up the hounds and grabs his shotgun.
"Cummon fellers! Grab your gear! It's Jackal hunting season!" The fellers grab all of the gear, save the cooler.
"HEY! You can't forget the most important suplies! Besides hav'n my Jackal bait in dere, the beer's in dere! How else canna we hunt if we can't think straight! We need to be drunk as hell, and maybe shoot each other! YEE-HAW! Let's go kill us some Deer!" Fire storm's friend leans over and whispers somthing in his ear, then Fire Storm speaks again. "Oh yeah. We are looking fer Jackal too. But I want him ALIVE! That goes fer you too, Bubba! No shoot'n him, or me again, dag-nabbit!"
Fire Storm grabs his over-powered 125mm cannon (There IS no over-kill in hunting! If you can still identify it, it ain't dead enough yet), and sets off fer hunt'n.>
Fire Storm is back.
May your god have mercy on your souls.
May MY gods have your souls over for breakfast. The special today is Belgium waffles, with strawberrys, whipped cream... oh, wait. I used all of the whipped cream for other... activities last night... oh yeah, and no strawberries, same reason. Also, got to remember to pick up... ANYWAYS, Waffles, without strawberries and without whipped cream. Orange juice, fruit and a large side order of Spam.
(The vikings in the room chant "Spam spam spam spam...)
He's BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!
Fire Storm - [GatheringJ@aol.com]
Saturday, August 29, 1998 02:14:27 AM
IP: 175-216-138.ipt.aol.com
Hi, y'all! I'm Adrienne, and I'm pretty much new to this comment room. I used to post a lot at Station 8, and i'm not sure if anyone remembers me. I've sorta been immersed in the X-files fandom as of a while, and I REALLY need to catch up on Gargoyles. What is this roster everybody seems to know about? Can I join it? And, BTW,
WHAT HAPPENED TO STATION 8? IT'S GONE! AAAAAAUUUUUUGGGGHHHHH!
*ahems* *composes self*
Thanks Muchly!
Oh Well. See You!
Adrienne. - [holmes5@lcsipdp.littonlcs.com]
#Woodland Hills (L.A.) , california. , U.S.A.
Saturday, August 29, 1998 12:42:12 AM
IP: www.littonlcs.com
**Ravyn comes in, wiping tears from her eyes** Wow! Doug, Coyote, and JEB, you guys are good! Nice filks!! You all have true talent. (Oh, and by the way, Sevarius Jr., my color is "Violet", not to be confused with "Purple".) ;)
Well, just wanted to check in real quick. School has started for me, so I may not be in as much as I want to due to all the evil homework my teachers assign...*growl*.
Last, but not least, WHERE ARE YOU, JACKAL?!?
Ravyn Maza
Arizona
Friday, August 28, 1998 11:12:16 PM
IP: svm-ts1-17.c2i2.com
*Mandi flies into the room on a gust of wind generated by several box fans owned by college students trying to survive the heat.*
I think this is getting just a *bit* out of hand...I can't decide on a character, so I'll go without as usual.
Hello everyone! Wow, I haven't been in here for a long time. Too long, in fact. So if I sound like I've missed a lot....well, I have!
Jeb: Your filk doesn't stink at all, IMHO. Submit it to the Aerie already! I'm glad the Registry is still intact; SimpleNet's ftp server fried a file or two of mine once, but nothing as extensive as the Registry.
Newgoyle: Welcome! A few posts and you might have to change that handle.. :)
Doug: Paint Shop Pro rules. 'Nuff said.
I can't think of anyone really good for the villains list who haven't been mentioned yet. Errr....*exaggerated head-scratching and attempts to look pensive* Nope, nothing comes to mind. Discrete Math has already done its brainwashing.
I know it's two days after the fact, but I hope you feel better, Gore.
*Mandi wraps up a box of sympathy vibes (she's had enough dental work to know) and an ice pack for Gore, and sends it through the proper continuity breach. She opens the door and, after an initial whiplash at the force of the fans, braves her way back to reality.*
Mandi Ohlin - [weird_web@hotmail.com]
Friday, August 28, 1998 07:14:06 PM
IP: 144.175.17.40
**Coyote enters much more subdued.**
JEB: Bad news, it looks like my computer corrupted GOS when it received it. I just tried running the self-extraction and failed. I'm wondering ... is it possible to put it at your website (if it's not there already) and let me download it from there? (That's how I'm going to have to do a zipped INGO, I can't send .zip file attachments.) Just let me know. In the meantime, I'll be zipping INGO and putting it at my site.
**Coyote leaves.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Friday, August 28, 1998 06:24:21 PM
IP: 207.91.254.60
**Coyote enters, ready for Michigan State's home opener for tomorrow (like he's *really* going to skip work just to go back to East Lansing for the game!!)**
Sorry. Have to have my loyalties ...
Laudre: I know Jim Steinman wrote "Objects ...", but since Doug only listed the artist for "Land of Confusion" (Genesis), I just listed the artist for "Objects." I don't mean to detract anything from Mr. Steinman (*Bat Out of Hell* and *Bat Out of Hell 2* are my favorite albums.).
Just clearing that up.
**Coyote exits, loudly bellowing the MSU Fight Song.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan, State (GO SPARTANS!!)
Friday, August 28, 1998 06:18:48 PM
IP: 207.91.254.60
(The hologram of the dragon appears again, this time it is being followed closely by Gaist and Bowen, on hang gliders. They aren't closing to attack yet, so Lisa has time to say the following.)
JEB: Good job on your registry's new listing, but how come my new net name (Kitainia) still isn't in there? Good filk song.
Newgoyle: Welcome!
Doug: As long as we're deflating egos here, you did not write the first TGS filk song. I see three more in this filkbook you brought back from New York that you've forgotten about! That is the first Unseelie filk, though, and it is a good one. Hope it goes in next year's filk book. Get your info right, okay?
That's all I have time to say now, it appears we're about to do battle. Talk to you when it's through!
(Lisa turns and shakes the man sleeping beside her, yelling "Doug, wake up! We're about to be under attack!" Doug arises with a curse just as Gaist and Bowen come swooping in, dodging dragonfire and readying gleaming death-lances. The suspense builds in everyone's minds as the hologram fades away. Is this the end? Will our hero and heroine make it out of this one? Or will they die here when ahead of them they have so many more possible adventures? Tune in next post! Different Time! Same TGS Comment Room!! (Yes, I was, and still am an Adam West as Batman fan!) Until next time, let's hope they somehow survive this dire circumstance!)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
I think we're over Montana
Friday, August 28, 1998 05:48:18 PM
IP: hd14-227.hil.compuserve.com
I think I'll stick with Griff. :)
Coyote The Bando> I think I'd prefer INGO as one zip. :) And please tell me what you think of GOP and TGSOP. :)
Doug, Coyote> Like the filks. :) In fact, you two inspired me to write one of my own (my first, as a matter of fact, so be gentle)
My Castle Was Gone
(to the tune of "My City Was Gone" by the Pretenders)
I went back to Wyvern
But my castle was gone
There were no parapets
There was not a stone to be found
Somehow it'd disappeared
All my favorite places
My castle'd been pulled out
Reduced to empty spaces
Ay, oh! Where'd you go, oh, Wyvern?
I went back to Wyvern
But my clan was gone
I stood in the Rookery
There was nobody home
I was stunned and amazed
My ancient memories
Saw this world pass
Like the wind beneath my wings
Ay, oh, where'd you go, oh, Wyvern?
I went back to Wyvern
But the old countryside
Was barren and desolate
A land with no more pride
The people of Wyvern
Were now nothing at all
But whispers filled the air
From the cave to the cliffside walls
Ay, oh, where'd you go, oh, Wyvern?
How badly does it stink? <:)
Welcome to the TGS Comment Room, Newgoyle! :) *waves*
The Fan Registry> The listing by location is now up! Now you can find other fans in your country, state, or city. :)
I've received a fair amount of new registrations, but they shan't be going up until after September 1, because now I'm working on a last summer website update.
SYL!
JEB - [JEB215@aol.com]
Friday, August 28, 1998 02:44:07 PM
IP: 173-252-20.ipt.aol.com
Just have to quickly say something that should have been said a long time ago. Thanks to everyone who said I was lucky in love, but I'm not the only one here who is. From what I've seen and heard of Lady Mystic, so's Firestorm. And she is also lucky, from what I know of him. Same goes for DumlaoX and Alison Wilgus, Christine and her husband, Spike and hers, and anybody in here who has a significant other that means a lot to them. (With the possible exception of Jackal, whose SO scares me, too. Where is Jackal, anyway? Are all the creativity demons in his head quiet now or what?) Those of you who don't now I'm sure will find someone in the future who means something to you and you'll both be very lucky. There, I said it. Proved my ego isn't really that big. I'll get out now. Later!
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Friday, August 28, 1998 09:39:47 AM
IP: mac20.phr.utexas.edu
38 days until the Rising.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Friday, August 28, 1998 07:46:54 AM
IP: pn4-ppp-163.primary.net
Hi!
Like my name says, I'm new to the comment room. to be honest, i'm pretty much new to the whole internet. (Speaking of which, when i tried out the chat room, i had to leave, then come back, so i could see what people had written since i first entered. is there some button i can push so i don't have to do this? hope everyone knows what i'm talking about, i'm not very good at describing things.)
*Newgoyle pulls out two cents*
I think getting rid of the quarrymen was a good idea, but i don't know if i like the idea of canmore/castaway ending up in a mental hospital. i mean, i know he's nuts, but heck, he's a hunter - being crazy is practically a job requirement! i have to admit,it's got a good ring of poetic justice to it, but i thought his end would be more..dramatic.
I have to agree with Todd though. keeping the quarrymen around might have damaged gargoyle PR for good. most people would have tried to make up their own minds, but there are some people out there who have a hard time accepting others on the basis of their skin, let alone their species. also, it's human nature to get used to -anything- if it's around long enough. for example, we have this politicion, Pauline Hanson, who's basically against everyone in Australia who wasn't born here or isn't white. When she first started sprouting her ignorant, racist crap, everyone was going crazy. Now half of Queensland has voted in members of her party. (aware that she has started to rant, newgoyle takes a deep breath.)
Don't get me wrong - not all Australia is like her. i'm proud to say my home state, victoria, told her and her party to stick themselves where the sun don't shine. what I'm trying to say is, Pauline started as one woman with few brain cells and a loud voice - people like that attract other people with few brain cells and a loud voice. Castaway is like her - no brain, a lot of hate, and a loud voice. definatly a VDP (very dangerous person.)
*Newgoyle throws her two cents into the air, where they are caught by the comment room lawyer, who runs off with them*
Oh, one more thing before i go - how about an addition to the Villian's list? least understandable (but with his fingers in a very scary number of pies) : the smoking man from the X-Files.
Okay, that said, I'll go now.
*Whispering a prayer that the comment will go thru and she won't stuff up, Newgoyle leaves the comment room*
newgoyle - [newgoyle@hotmail.com]
Friday, August 28, 1998 03:35:45 AM
IP: proxy.monash.edu.au
Actually, for those filks posted here, you can send them directly to me. I'll then get it sent to Patrick Toman, who runs the Aerie, THE definitive site for all garg filk. Hell, he was the one who did the G'98 filkbook filled with every garg filk known to man.
And I'm still getting a few things ironed out for both the comment room and the TGS site in general. Thanx for your undying patience.
Till next time...
DumlaoX - [dumlaox@ucla.edu]
Friday, August 28, 1998 03:31:59 AM
IP: ts51-1.wla.ts.ucla.edu
Lisa, I fear I must correct you. You have not been beaten in the past half year by any HUMAN opponent. Hate to burst your ego bubble, but we must tell the truth when it comes to our videogame prowess. You're still really good, but like every player, you had your training period. I'll remind you of that, and break the news to everyone, even if it's at the risk of an argument with you. I love you too much to behave otherwise.
Okay, I'll get to bed now. Goodnight, everyone!
Doug
Thursday, August 27, 1998 11:13:29 PM
IP: dd41-186.dub.compuserve.com
Laudre: Not if it's me playing Sophie against the Taki player, she won't! I haven't been beaten yet with Sophitia on Soul Blade or Soul Caliber, not even by Austin's most universally acknoweldged video game wizard, Brian B. Havilland, or the resident Mortal Kombat champion, John R. Falwell. I've beaten those games with Sophie more times than I can count, and I've even gotten 45 wins in a row with her (would have been more, but I had to go to class and let Shauna take over. She got wiped out first match. Oh well). Guess you've never seen someone with my talent (or with the game on her home system and lots of free time, more than should be possible, on her hands).
Just had to inform you guys of that, my ego made me do it. Later!
Lisa
Thursday, August 27, 1998 11:10:11 PM
IP: dd41-186.dub.compuserve.com
Damn. Been awhile.
Fantasy swordsmen and -women> One word: Zorro. Two words: Tak Ne. (If you don't know, you aren't fanboy enough in that fandom.) As for Sophitia... one word: Taki. That woman will open up a can of whoop-ass on you and tear you down before you have time to blink.
"Objects in the Rearview..." I don't feel like typing that longass thing out. Anyway, one nit: Jim Steinman wrote the song; Meat Loaf recorded it.
Laudre - [laudre@null.net]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 11:02:55 PM
IP: cacheengine1.ntplx.com
Not much to say now, tired. But must say following:
Anyone who wants to post my filk on their website, you now hereby have my permission to do so. Just don't forget to write down somewhere who wrote it.
SJ: Geez, man, you should have cloned a better band than Led Zepplin. Why not Genesis or Metallica? Only my opinion.
Doug
Thursday, August 27, 1998 10:59:36 PM
IP: dd41-186.dub.compuserve.com
(The hologram appears, with the big gold dragon still in it, flying over America. Behind it, five F-14s and three F-18s lie smoking on the ground, their pilots shaking fists at the dragon as it passes overhead. Inside the car cluctched in its talons, Lisa leans out the passenger window and waves to everyone.)
Well, we're almost back to Austin. And the US Military hasn't given this dragon invading their airspace too much trouble yet. Hope we get back home before that eventuality. Filks: Doug's was excellent (yes, I mean that sincerely), and so was Coyote's. SJ, though, his clones stunk even more than the original Led Zepplin Band members. I don't know which female Garg-fans gave them their room-keys, but let's just say I pity the kind of groupie that goes that gaga over a bunch of stupid rock stars, especially clones who probably have slim to none, and Slim just left town, skill or experience in the romance department. At least they'll be enjoying themselves, though, and that's just dandy.
Okay, got rid of that evil nagging demon in my head. Any more? Good!
Later all!
(The dragon flies on, Lisa hoping that SJ's groupies aren't anyone she knows. Beneath them on the ground, in the Pentagon, Lieutenant General Josiah E. Tomlinson, nephew of the guy in Doug's fanfics, turns to two strangely familiar big ugly guys in armor who are carrying lots of weapons. "Okay, boys," he snaps at them, "reports say a dragon has invaded US airspace and showed clear evidence of hostility. Though I do not personally believe this could be more than an elaborate hoax by some crazed militia group, we must take no chances. Your ad says you two specialize in dragonslaying. If this is a real dragon, the US government will pay handsomely for its head. Likewise for the heads of its operators if it isn't. Go, and ensure that this thing, whatever it is, destroys no more American government or private property. Dismissed, gentlemen." The two dragonslayers, who everyone now remembers are Doug's former bodyguards Gaist and Bowen, salute and leave the general's office. Looks like Doug and Lisa will shortly run into trouble.)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 10:56:14 PM
IP: dd41-186.dub.compuserve.com
Jr. I still love you. You didn't have to grovel quite so much. A simple oops would have worked.
Doug and Coyote you'd better post those filks on a website. They are too good not to share.
Theresa - [Starsinger@Webtv.net]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 10:31:37 PM
IP: proxy-168.iap.bryant.webtv.net
*As Coyote's band leaves, Sevarius Jr.'s steps onto the stage*
Hey, we got a battle of the bands here! Mr. announcer, earn your paycheck!
ANNOUNCER GUY: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages...to the THOUSANDS in attendance here, and to the MILLIONS watching at home...Here is SEVARIUS JR. AND THE CLONES!
*Sevarius Jr. and his band start jammin'*
Waitta minute...I just forgot...I have no musical ability! Dammit! Oh well, at least I cloned by band from Zeppelin! Jimmy, Robert, take it away!
*The clones play all of Led's greatest hits, while Junior tries to look cool along with them. After accepting room keys from various female audience members, they all leave the stage...*
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 10:16:25 PM
IP: client-151-200-120-105.bellatlantic.net
**As Doug's band leaves the stage, Coyote's enters. Unlike Doug's, though, they prefer their anonymity.**
Time for a change of tempo. I have a filk that's been rambling around my head for the last few days, thinking about how our favorite show has been off the air for over a year now (gaining on two). Comments on the following will be appreciated greatly. It's based on one of my favorite sentimental songs.
GARGOYLES IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR (Based on "Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" by Meat Loaf.)
The skies were dark and the streets were mean
And the moon was higher than it's ever been
When we woke up with the clan at sunset
We were closer than most fans that you ever knew
It was always nighttime and the danger called
We were ready for adventures, maybe not wanting all
And there was so many things to dream
But not enough time to make them real.
I can still recall the pain of all the heartbreak when they were gone
They said "it's not for kids."
Who ever said it did anything to pander to the young?
We were gliding -- we protected the city
We got in trouble but we somehow got out
There's times I see them gliding out into the dark
That's when my heart starts racing with the hope that might be found.
But it was long ago, and they're so far away
Oh God they seem so very far
If the TV's just a highway, then our show is just a car
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And when the sun descended and the night arose
I heard Demona cursing everybody she knows
She was immortal and frustrated
And corroded by deception, betrayal and hate
There were endless winters when her heart would freeze
No mate by her side, no one to hear her pleas
And her eyes would glow with anger as she attacked the Hunters again and again
I know she's still alive, nobody by her side
Not a friend to her a one
So many wasted years -- so many mournful tears and yet
she still remained alone
And though her reign of terror is over
Some of her horror is still intact
I see her hold a vial and try to cleanse the world
But then Goliath breaks the statue and he dares her back!
But it was long ago, and they're so far away
Oh God they seem so very far
If the TV's just a highway, then our show is just a car
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
There was a beauty living in their mystical world
She's almost always there when their wings unfurled
And she taught them everything they'll ever know
About the '90s and the modern life
The stars would glimmer and the moon would glow
Elisa's gliding through the night with her Romeo
And the people all around them would all say
Caution! Comes more strife!
They went to Avalon and stayed away so long
They looked so forward to coming home
But on their magic tour they were so close, for sure
That what they felt could only grow
She held him close when he needed her comfort
She held him tight when he felt so alone
We'll almost always know what they wanted then
Now I can see her leaping upward to kiss him now
Before the morning's light can turn him to stone!
But it was long ago, and they're so far away
Oh God they seem so very far
If the TV's just a highway, then our show is just a car
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
And gargoyles in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
Okay, that's that. Please don't mind me, that's been cycling through my head for the last four days and it's been driving me crazy, wanting to come out.
**Coyote herds the band off the stage, trying to hide the fact that they are all near tears with the emotion of the song.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Thursday, August 27, 1998 09:50:11 PM
IP: 207.91.254.42
(Doug appears on the CR stage at a microphone, with the closed curtain slowly opening behind him.)
Here, to preform for us, are some Gargoyles Cast members with musical talent! (they don't really have a band name, sorry) On drums, Broadway! (spotlight on Broadway as he bangs out a little solo.) On keyboard, Lexington! (Spot on Lex, as he plays a few notes!!) On bass, Thailog! (The black clone gargoyle strums a loud chord, and thanks Christine Morgan.) On lead guitar, Puck! (the crazy trickster zooms down and dances around wildly, strumming and crooning a la Led Zepplin.) Okay, enough of that stuff. What are they here to preform, one might ask? Well, since I suddenly got inspiration, the right tune, the right words, and decided to take a break in my studying, I now have my Unseelie filk finished! Here to sing it, the only one who could, Madoc Morfyrn!! (the Unseelie Lord walks out, snatches the mike from Doug and shoves him off the stage, then clears his throat. The others on stage slowly shake their heads, not believing they're doing this. Nevertheless, they pick up their instruments and accompmany Madoc as he bursts out in song.)
WORLD OF THE UNSEELIE (to the tune of "Land of Confusion," by Genesis, with apologies)
For twelve thousand years I've dreamed my dreams
And I've enacted millions of schemes
Oh, can you hear the marching feet?
We're moving down your city's street.
Gargoyles, are you happy today?
You think the Unseelie have gone away
But I can see our fire's still alight
And it'll be burning into the night.
There's too many mortals
Too many weaklings
Wielding too much power
When we just have more to go around
Oh can't you see
This should be the world of the Unseelie
Now this is the world we live in
And these are the powers we Unseelie've been given
We'll use them and you'll start trembling
Soon it'll be our world you'll be living in.
Don't you be calling for your heroes now,
Everything's gonna go our way somehow
You think it's your world, you think you have the power
Soon you'll be losing control by the hour.
This is the time
This is the place
We look to the future
And see we now have lots of power to go around
Oh yes, this will be the world of the Unseelie.
This is the world we live in
And these are the powers my Court's been given
We'll use them and you'll start trembling
Soon it'll be our world you'll be living in.
I know that very soon -
My sun will be shining
And our stars will be bright
All through the night
And the sound of our laughter
As I hold Maeve tight
Very soon now -
We'll be marching through New York tonight
My Unseelie armies will put things right
We're not just making promises
That accursed Oberon won't let us keep.
Theres' too many mortals
There's too many weaklings
Wielding too much power
When we have more to go around
Why can't you see
This should be the world of the Unseelie.
Yes, this is the world we live in
And these are the powers my Court's been given
We'll use them and you'll start trembling
Soon it'll be our empire you'll be serving in.
Yes, this is the world we live in
And these are the places we've been given
Rank up and let's start showing
Just what places in the world we'll be enjoying soon.
(Cheers erupt from the chat room as the band takes a bow and then all run off to do other stuff. Doug climbs back up on stage to say the following.)
Hope everyone enjoyed that, apologies to anyone who hasn't heard what happens in the TGS season 2 premiere yet, as you might not understand a few of the lyrics (he he). But you will! And I'll be saving this filk, too, of course. See y'all next post, when Lisa and I will continue our regularly scheduled Blaise-isms!
(Doug waves goodbye, bows himself, and walks backstage to thank the band for their time and give them their various payoffs.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 08:15:05 PM
IP: hd53-070.hil.compuserve.com
Now I remember! ...
JEB: Received TGS OverPower, and I'll look at it when time permits. You have a choice on how I send you INGO, either as a zipped file (with graphics, it's all HTML files) or as forwards of the mail messages I sent to INWO-Cards when I was having them critiqued. Let me know.
**Coyote leaves.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Thursday, August 27, 1998 08:11:32 PM
IP: 207.91.254.42
**Coyote debates with himself whether to kickstep into the room again, finally deciding to just walk in normally.**
AotN: Not to try to debate the point with you (I've seen several swing-style bands, and the style is legit and can be done very well, and I'm sure your band does it very well), but swing-style bands think they're cool until they watch the SMB (Spartan Marching Band) kickstep on the field. (This actually happened: at the Independence Bowl in 1995, the mouths of the LSU band literally *hung open* as they watched us perform pregame.)
Bab5: Don't watch too much B5, can't have too much of an opinion on Bester. What I've heard about him, though, makes him out to be a USDA Grade AAA bastard.
And now I've forgotten the rest of what I was going to say! (I hate when that happens!!!)
**Coyote exits, pounding himself on the head trying to remember what the hell he was going to say.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Thursday, August 27, 1998 07:43:41 PM
IP: 207.91.254.32
Wow! I guess I'm not the only Bablyon 5 fan in here. Personally, I think Bester is totally evil (at least, he's totally annoying). Yeah, he may have saved millions, but those were TELEPATHS. He doesn't give a frag' about regular humans ("mundanes"), and as seen in the episode The Corps is Mother, the Corps is Father, he often engages in killing mundanes just for the hell of it. In my book, he's about as bad as Hitler, killing all those he deems as inferior.
Theresa: I'M SORRY! I'M VERY, VERY SORRY! (*Gets down on knees*) Forgive me, my brain has a nasty habit of shutting down occasionally. I just saw the purple, thought it was Ravyn....I will NEVER make that mistake again. Anyway, I thank ya' for your help.
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 06:29:05 PM
IP: client-151-200-121-231.bellatlantic.net
Okay, maybe Bester could be a good villian. Since I'm not really a big sci-fi fan (except for Star Wars and Invasion America), I never saw him in action. So don't blame me!
Doug
Thursday, August 27, 1998 05:49:13 PM
IP: hd32-174.hil.compuserve.com
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky and Taleweaver> If I had to pick best villain among all of television villains, 1st prize would go to Demona, 2nd to Bester. He's one of the coolest bad guys ever; and the only one intelligent enough to survive the 5 years. I hear there will be a trilogy of books concerning the Psi-Corps to come out late this year. And the middle one will be primarily about Bester. One of his characteristics, his clenched fist, will also be explained there. It's a consequence of a tragic event in his life - the murder of his parents. When he discovers who killed them, he sort of closes off, emotionally and also symbolically: the fist closes and doesn't open. Hysterical paralysis or something like that.... If you ask me I believe it to be very cool...
Aris Katsaris - [katsaris@otenet.gr]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 05:30:05 PM
IP: athe530-e025.otenet.gr
Jr. Check the signature. Ravyn and I both use purple and Elisa. Did I tell you I found the most lovely amethest purple for the Elisagif gown. Now
to be able to afford $15.00 a yard. Ouch!!
Auntie Starsinger (I'm going to get you for that one Okali!!)
Theresa - [Starsinger@Webtv.net]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 05:25:06 PM
IP: proxy-178.iap.bryant.webtv.net
Coyote> Okay, you've got yourself a deal. :) Expect an e-mail with my plans so far, and the cards made so far. (It's actually both Gargoyles and TGS Overpower.) I want to see INGO. :)
Airwalker, Cassandra> Welcome Back! :)
Fire Storm> I was very tempted to. :) But it said don't touch, so I didn't.
Lisa> NP, thanks, thanks. :) Your name is up now, added this morning. :)
Sevarius Jr.> Interesting. That's yet another fan in the DC-Baltimore area. :)
The Fan Registry> Up to 112 fans now. :) I'm working on the listing by location now.
On a whim, I made some statistics by region, if anyone's interested...
75 (67.0%) of the fans are from the US.
Within that,
10 (13.3%) are from New York state.
9 (12.0%) are from California.
5 (6.7%) are from Texas.
Massachusetts, Washington state, and Maryland have 4 fans each (5.4% each).
Georgia and Minnesota have 3 fans each (4.0% each).
Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Connecticut, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Utah have 2 fans each (2.7% each).
South Carolina, Virginia, Maine, Nebraska, Oregon, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, Arizona, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Colorado have 1 fan each (1.3% each).
Finally, 1 fan simply said they lived in the US of A, and not which state (1.3%).
Also,
3 (2.7%) of the fans are from Canada.
9 (8.0%) of the fans are from other countries.
25 (22.3%) of the fans declined to say where they lived.
Just thought you all might be interested a bit. <:)
If you haven't signed up yet, please do so! :)
JEB - [JEB215@aol.com]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 04:17:07 PM
IP: 173-246-232.ipt.aol.com
Hi, my first post here.
Tolkien movie> It's a little more than rumours- They've just announced that they are looking for 15,000 extras for all 3 movies to be filmed in the south island of New Zealand in late 1999 (I think that's when they're filming anyhow)
It's got a Budget of NZD$263 million.
Shame that I don't live close enough to go...
Night all!!!
JONATHAN
NEW ZEALANDThursday, August 27, 1998 03:17:57 PM
IP: wh20-16.wave.co.nz
*Cassandra swoops into the chatroom with a loop-de-loop and lands gracefully on her feet. She folds her silver wings around her shoulders and sits down in a chair.*
Man, I didn't realize how long it's been! I got a new job about a month ago and the cut my computer time to the bone. And since I don't have Internet access on Kurgen (my computer) yet, I didn't have the time to make a special trip to the university. But now that school has started once again, I'm back!
Todd> I think getting rid of the Q-men at that stage was pretty good, but why doesn't it have to be a permenant disappearance? Castaway had other people working for him that would probably be very interested in seeing the Q-men staying active, of course without all that nasty stuff that got them in trouble with the law. And if the PIT Crew is still active, they'll probably face some opposition. It doesn't have to be organized.
That's just my two cents worth. But right now, I've got some work to do before class.
*She picks up a carpetbag, sets it on the floor in front of her. She reaches inside and pulls out a computer desk and a computer. Once set up, Cassandra begins typing away.*
Cassandra - [nscoa3099@alpha.nsula.edu]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 03:16:54 PM
IP: 204.196.35.48
Taleweaver> I don't agree with your views on Bester. He may be evil, and one of the sneakiest characters on B5, but he is not pure evil. By using Garibaldi, he prevented a new holocaust, the enslavement and murder of several million telepaths at the hands of William Edgars. The ends don't justify the means, but he did have no choice.
As to Morden, read the B5 novel, "The Shadow Within" its a fun read and all about Morden, Anna Sheridan, and the Icarus going to Z'ha'dum.
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky - [Madoc55@aol.com]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 03:13:38 PM
IP: spider-tj052.proxy.aol.com
Darn! Doug beat me to it on the villian list. Though I have a few disagreements. Best schemes I'd give to Xanatos no contest. There's something to be said for turning every defeat into a victory. Optimism in a villian, I like that. Most psychotic has to go to Calisto. Demona's close, but Angela and the whole redemption angle knocks her out of the running. In my top ten villian list, Bester gets #4 and Mr. Morden #5. Bester is completely unflappable and completely evil. And Mr. Morden reminds me of an evil Rod Sterling. I don't have a BEST villian. Each one brings something different. Dingo is the best reluctant villian, while Fang became the best reluctant hero. Demona might be a delusional villian, but Coldsteel knows fully what he's doing and why. Though the best old school villian has to be Malificiant from Sleeping Beauty. She has gloat power. That's one of my criteria, how and when to gloat. But I'll stop rambling now.
Taleweaver - [rdfootman@csupomona.edu]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 03:02:29 PM
IP: 134.71.30.89
Sevarius Jr. > would you settle for my friend Kirsten? She's been looking for a Bradd Pitt lookalike for years! ; )
Christine - [vecna@eskimo.com]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 01:33:36 PM
IP: vecna.ndip.eskimo.net
Lisa: Yes, it is good to be the son of a geneticist. A little mutation, and BANG! instant Brad lookalike. Now, if only I had Gwyneth Paltrow's phone number....
JEB: I'm actually just outta D.C, on the VA side.
Thanks Ravyn, for the TGC addey. It helped some.
And by the way...Anyone know where Jackal's been? For some reason, I miss his insane posts.
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 11:49:30 AM
IP: client-151-200-127-131.bellatlantic.net
Let me make my small contribution to the Quarrymen debate. It seems that once again I will be on the side of the minority.
I think that the Quarrymen should have stayed and I disagree with the idea that the they would have managed to so easily harden the public against the gargoyles. The KKK comparison is a good one. The KKK's went on existing powerfully for a long time; that doesn't mean that step by step civil rights movement didn't progress, that equality wasn't made possible.
We have with the Quarryman agenda two factors: The propaganda and hatred spun by Castaway; and the truth, which says that of all the gargoyles of New York, only two, Demona and Thailog are on the side of the dark. Demona would indeed unwittingly become the Quarrymen's greatest ally in that the Qmen will use her as a real example against the gargoyles - once again she'll unknowingly bring her race to the brink of extinction. But voices would continuously be heard among the populace that the great majority of people attacked by the Gargoyles are criminals alone; of the robberies stopped. Fear would still exist; but people aren't always buying every piece of propaganda. So far the people we've seen influenced by the Qmen are Vinnie (who has reason to dislike the Gargoyles) and Billy's mom (who has reason to fear them) and the mercenaries (who would follow anyone to pay the correct amount). Their growth would be slower than some may think.
At the end the Qmen *could* become a great power. As news concerning other clans (and perhaps even the New Olympians) arrived, people from all over the world would offer their support to them. The Qmen would swell in numbers, but Castaway wouldn't be able to keep so strong a loyalty and so hard a fanaticism to all his followers. Divergent opinion would occur. Some would want to destroy all gargoyles; other would want just to control them or restrict them in specific territories (zoos, apartheid); others would simply want to stop their uncontrolled vigilante activities. For all intends and purposes the Qmen will have transformed itself into a political party, and in some form its influence would reach even up to the time of Future Tense.
Aris Katsaris - [katsaris@otenet.gr]
Thursday, August 27, 1998 10:39:49 AM
IP: athe530-e057.otenet.gr
39 days until the Rising.
And what I meant, Ravyn, was that if the Quarrymen had stayed in business for a long time, they would have permanently hardened the public against the gargoyles, not against they themselves.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Thursday, August 27, 1998 08:05:13 AM
IP: pn4-ppp-165.primary.net
I've gotta remember to make te letters white.
AotN
Thursday, August 27, 1998 12:57:48 AM
IP: akron-157-22.sssnet.com
Coyote> Corps-style bands think what they do is cool, 'til they see us. We swing, baby! We strut our shit! I probably wouldn't be in band if it wasn't the old-fashioned swing style my school has. We're the only ones in the area who don't Walk in the Marching Band! (No offense to you. I have friends from other schools in the Corps bands.)
It's nice to be back, people. C ya around.
AotN
Thursday, August 27, 1998 12:56:51 AM
IP: akron-157-22.sssnet.com
(The hologram suddenly fades back in as Lisa flies down to Doug's frozen car riding a huge golden dragon. At her direction, it blows fire all over the car and melts the ice out, then picks up the car in its talons and begins soaring back towards Austin. Lisa glides down to the passenger door and gets in beside her significant other.)
Well, Doug, it's good that Rialtos and I got here in time. Hate for you to develop hypo...wait a second, are those porno magazines? (Doug nods sheepishly and offers her one. Lisa takes it, flips through, and smiles as Doug says "I swear, Lis, I am reading these for the articles.") It's okay, you know I like looking through these myself on occasion, if only to gasp in shock at the things some women with lots of money to spend on makeup and unnecessary surgery dare to do to themselves. And some of these girls are real pretty, I have to get fuel for my jealous and curious impulses from somewhere. Okay, on to more important topics.
The Quarrymen- Belive me, if they weren't gone by now, I'd be attempting to cross dimensional barriers so I could ensure they were. I've always seen them as a doomed fringe group like the Neo-Nazis more than a significant politically dangerous bunch of misinformed psychos like the KKK or Religous Righters. As for Castaway, yes, he's in the nuthouse and probably driving his therapist out of his or her mind with his ravings. I know I want to be a shrink someday, but there are some kinds of people I just don't know if I'll be able to handle dealing with. Castaway's one of them. I guess, when and if the time comes, I'll somehow manage. After all, one has to in order to be a successful shrink.
Coyote: Nice picture, I see that Jim is bigger than you. But you're still handsome.
JEB: Thanks for the compliment. It's okay that you forgot my new handle, as long as you remembered. Sorry about your registry getting wiped, glad it's back now.
Airwalker and AotN: Welcome back! Missed y'all, as I miss anyone I know when they disappear for a while.
Sevarius Jr.: I knew you looked good, but not that good! Has anyone ever told you how much you resemble Brad Pitt? Well, Gore and some other people in here also look like him from what I've heard, but you in particular could be his double. Steph thinks you look great, too, but since she's just gotten a boyfriend yesterday, she's unfortunately no longer available. But hold on, the boyfriend is Keith. Given his history of short relationships that have ended tragically and the fact that he is a chronic cynical pessimist while my sister is a chronic self-absorbed optimist, it's anyone's guess how long their union will last! About the only things they have in common are humanity, intelligence, and love of politics. You might still have a chance, if you weren't in Michigan and/or we weren't in Austin. Maybe. Anyway, good luck finding a nice or crazy girl that won't mind you mutating her.
That's all for now, I have to rest. It's been a very boring first day of the semester. Later!!
(Lisa waves goodbye out the car window and bends to study the magazines over Doug's shoulder as the dragon carries them on into the night and the hologram fades to nothing.)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 11:55:50 PM
IP: hd79-108.hil.compuserve.com
Doug: Clifhangers are ok, but most of my stories are single episode stories.
And when I mean sad endings, I mean SAD endings.
Like I said Angela commited suicide, it WAS sucessful.
I somewhat like reading happy stories, but I like the darker ones better.
Go figure.
As to 1-800-Sevarius and 1-800-555-MORF, I would call Sevarius and order Evolution in a Box (Avalon Mists) in a SECOND if it truly was around.
I have thouroughly thought this through. If I could be my character Night Flame, I would SO much. Knowledge of magic would be nice, but not necessary.
For those of you at the gathering, how many of you touched the Phoenix Gate and chanted the words? I know I did. MANY times.
Getting rid of the Quarrymen was a good idea, IMHO. While they were good, I agree with Todd when he said that too much bad can be permanent. Look at th KKK. When they first started, they were relatively small. But since they were never crushed when they were young, they got stronger. And look at them now.
Like roaches. Kill them quickly, or else your over run with them.
Fire Storm - [GatheringJ@aol.com]
Dearborn
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 11:33:09 PM
IP: 205-91-147.ipt.aol.com
(Doug's hologram appears again, now his car is covered with snow and ice, and it doesn't look like he'll be going anywhere for a while.)
Damn, that blizzard was terrible. Now my car is stuck here. Unless somebody comes my way with something that can thaw me out, looks like I'll be snowbound for a while.
On the Quarrymen: Yeah, I'm glad they're gone. Never liked 'em anyway. And Castaway belongs in the nuthouse. Hope he gets a good shrink.
Coyote & SJ- You guys look good, and yes, SJ could be Anton's child.
Glad everyone liked the villian awards. One thing I'm surprised at, though, is that nobody is saying stuff like "That award should go to so and so, not who you put!" Oh well, guess my choices are universally accepted. That brings me a smile.
Later, that's all I have to say now.
(Doug puts his feet up on the steering wheel and takes out several copies of Penthouse, Playboy, and similar magazines to read while the snow on his car melts. The image fades away.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 11:32:04 PM
IP: hd26-058.hil.compuserve.com
Hi everyone. It's been a real long time since I last commented on anything, but I have been lurking. It's just that it's summer and I haven't really had a huge desire to sit down and type. Anyway, I hope to be able to post more than I have been doing. Now onto my comment.
Todd - About TGS getting rid of the Quarrymen and Castaway halfway throught the season, well, I have mixed feelings about it. The Quarrymen could succeed in hardening a portion of public opinion against the Gargoyles, but wouldn't PIT be able to get a portion of the public onto their side?
I think that TGS should have stuck with the route that it took, disbanding the Quarrymen, but I would have kept Castaway as a threat. Even without the Quarrymen, he is still the Hunter. Every defeat, every step back should serve to drive him further into insanity making him more dangerous to the Gargoyles as time goes on.
Airwalker
Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 10:13:10 PM
IP: 100.new-york-01.ny.dial-access.att.net
Jr. here's the only Goliath Chronicles site I know of. I don't know how much help it will be.
www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/6509/tgcarch.htm
I have all the episodes if I look hard but no way to copy them at this point. Sorry I can't be more help.
Okali just what are you up to now?
Auntie Starsinger
Theresa - [Starsinger@Webtv.net]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 08:51:02 PM
IP: proxy-177.iap.bryant.webtv.net
**Coyote rouses on the CR floor at JEB's mention of preparing TGS OverPower cards.**
JEB: I would be interested. Tell you what, you send me what you've got on TGS OverPower, and I'll send you what I've got on ... INGO! (That's short for "Illuminati: New Gargoyle Order.")
**Coyote laughs loudly, knowing this will be his last post of the night, and slowly walks out the door. Upon exit, however, he collapses again and enters la-la land.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 08:49:19 PM
IP: 207.91.254.56
Thanks to Aris Katsaris, the Registry is back up, and updated. :) We now have 110 fans. :)
Lisa> Sorry, I just realized I forgot to add your new net name. I'll add it later tonight, or tomorrow, hopefully. <:)
I also realized there are even more fic authors I forgot from my ridiculously long list. But it's long enough, so I won't bug you all with it. <:)
Coyote the Bando> Glad to hear you're getting a lot of people for When Clans Collide. :) I'm looking very much forward to that. :)
Doug> Liked the Best Villain Awards. :)
Sevarius Jr.> You don't live far from Laurel? Hm. :) How not far?
WB, AotN. :)
Quarrymen> I have to admit I was one of those who believed the QMen were ditched too soon. But it turned out well in the end, so I've no complaints. :)
RL pics> I must say, these are interesting to see. :) Doug, you are one lucky man. :) And you others look little like I expected. (You just look different, I mean- not worse than I expected. <:) But that seems to be typical with net people in RL, no?
And... uh... that's all, I guess. <:) Except my plans to make TGS Overpower game cards... but you all wouldn't be interested in that.
JEB - [JEB215@aol.com]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 08:32:02 PM
IP: 204-182-91.ipt.aol.com
**Coyote continues his kickstep back into the room. Huffing and puffing and out of breath, he stops cadence, bending over and gasping for air.**
Just wanted ... to let you folks ... see what I look like ... IRL. Follow ... my name link ... to a pencil ... self-portrait of myself ... and my alter-ego, ... rather what ... I think I'd ... look like ... if I were a gargoyle.
(Please be kind. It's not exactly flattering and I did the sketch based on a photo that was taken 6 years and about 75 pounds ago.)
**Coyote considers kickstepping out of the room again, but finally gives up, collapsing spread-eagle on the floor of the comment room, hoping nobody steps on him by accident.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 07:38:49 PM
IP: 207.91.254.56
**Ravyn comes in, grinning**
Sevarius Jr.>Ooo! Nice pic, man! If I may follow Coyote's lead and speak in Spanish, Tu eres un hombre muy guapo! (You're a very handsome guy.)
About the Quarrymen, I think you got rid of 'em at about the right time. I agree with the thinking that if the Q-men had stayed around for much longer, their interest to the public would have died. But maybe I just think that because I only saw like, two of the Goliath Chronicles. Oh, well.
Well, off to my homework! *growl*...
Ravyn Maza
Arizona
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 06:48:36 PM
IP: svm-ts5-26.c2i2.com
**Coyote enters the room with his sketchpad under his arm. While he speaks, he sketches.**
Need ... to ... catch ... up! ... Too ... many ... WCC ... requests!!!
Lisa: Hmmm ... I had a picture scanned in around here somewhere ... **searches around his space** ... guess it got erased when my MSU space got wiped. Since I only have a B&W scanner, would you settle for a fairly realistic self-portrait? Got it sketched, just need to scan it, and it's pretty close to what I look like.
Sevarius Jr.: Well, after seeing your appearance in real life, I'd be willing to believe you were Anton's kid.
Todd: I wasn't too thrilled with the Quarrymen when they first showed up in TGC, so I was kind of happy to see them go in TGS. Although, I did think that as a group, the Quarrymen would be an interesting foil for a story (anyone who's read my fanfic knows what I mean: I turned them into Jason Canmore's personal army.). That's just MPO.
I'll be sure to have this pic scanned in ASAP.
**Coyote stands to leave, but suddenly remembers ...**
AotN: And what's *so* wrong with corps-style marching band?! I marched in a corps-style band in high school, won two state championships and participated in the Nationals! (And to tell the God's truth, the Big Ten style of marching band is basically a mix of swing and corps, on top of marching entirely high-step pregames with ungodly hard entrances.)
**Coyote picks up his sketchpad, turns to the door and begins doing the Michigan State Kickstep out of the room. Everyone else in the room looks at him like he's a freak or something.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 06:40:59 PM
IP: 207.91.254.56
SEVARIUS JR. - I've heard about the plans for the Tolkien film, although I should point out, in all fairness, that they are just rumors at this point. Nothing is confirmed, to the best of my knowledge.
As for the Quarrymen being like the Friends of Humanity in "X-Men", while I know the FOH only from the animated series (I've never read the comic book version of it), I do think that it's a good comparison. Actually, I think that part of the problem with how the Q-men were handled in "The Goliath Chronicles" stems from the fact that the new production team made the mistake of having the public viewing the gargoyles in terms of "human racial minorities". In fact, in Weisman's original vision, the bulk of the public would have seen the gargoyles as simply dangerous wild animals, at the time of "The Journey". I'd say that a more valid equivalent to the situation would be: what if it turned out that Bigfoot was real, and that there was a whole bunch of Bigfoots (or is it Bigfeet) living in secret in a major American city? How would the public respond? That would be a more accurate analogy to the gargoyle situation as perceived by the New Yorkers, I'd say.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 06:15:24 PM
IP: pn6-ppp-27.primary.net
Hey, I just read on the internet that they're making a trilogy of movies based on Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. For anyone who loves fantasy, like me, that's pretty good friggin' news.
Doug: Yeah, no kidding my pic doesn't work. Mutha' fraggin' computer. Try the link now.
Oh, and by the way, Doug mentioned my dad's little mutation business. Hey, call now, my dad's got a Summer-closing sale. An extra pair of arms only costs $49.95!
Todd: Don't worry, getting rid of the Q-men is a good idea. They remind me a great deal of the Friends of Humanity in Marvel's X-men comic books. They can be interesting villains, but too much of them can be a bad thing. Better to use them only sparingly.
Oh, and does someone know where I can get extensive info on the Goliath Chronicles? You know,like scripts, or detailed synopsis? I'm actually trying to write some fiction, but I need to do some research first. Since my cable affiliate never aired the series, and I haven't been able to find tapes of those episodes, I'm kinda in the dark.
Sevarius Jr. - [<---Maybe it works now...]
The State of Euphoria
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 04:07:23 PM
IP: client-151-200-120-106.bellatlantic.net
I personally never liked the Q-men. The stories were less interesting. I don't know why. The only expanation I can think of is that I never saw TGC. whatever
Also my Gargoyle/Werewolf RPG campain is over. If you want a copy of the main PC's log of the campain e-mail me.
Later
Doji Nick - [dojinick@yahoo.com]
Maryland
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 03:07:01 PM
IP: 207-172-150-181.s54.as10.anp.erols.com
One thing that I thought I'd bring up here, for a discussion topic. One charge that has been leveled against TGS, from time to time, is that we got rid of the Quarrymen too soon. I'm curious about whether everyone here believes that we acted prematurely in bringing about Castaway's downfall.
The basic reason why we got rid of the Q-men halfway through our first season was this: we felt that if Castaway was rousing the public against the gargoyles for more than a couple of months (in terms of internal chronology) the public would have become permanently hardened against the gargoyles by the sheer force of his propaganda, and would have become incapable of ever accepting the clan. Then, the gargoyles would have two choices: flee Manhattan permanently, or be destroyed by Castaway. The situation seemed unappealing to us, so we decided to have the Q-men get broken up early on. However, it seems now that some of our readers have considered this a mistake.
So, just out of curiosity, what's your opinion? Should we have kept Castaway and the Quarrymen around longer? How should we have handled the "risk of getting permanently hardened" on the public's part? What do you think?
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 02:20:45 PM
IP: pn12-ppp-42.primary.net
Okay Gang... If anyone wants to see a pic that I did of Siryn, TGS's Art Director. Just *clicky clicky* on my name and say "hi" to Siryn.
(ISNT SHE CUUUUTE??)
CrzyDemona - [<--- Pic of Si]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 02:18:28 PM
IP: host20.sn180-3.sysci.org
*runs in panicking*
AAAAA!!!! It's gone! The Registry somehow saved incorrectly and it's wiped. The whole thing is gone!
I don't suppose anyone has a backup? Anyone? Please??
(Note- Some of you may have a copy in your web cache. If so, please check there before re-accessing the now-blank registry, as it'll overwrite your good copy.)
If anyone even has an old copy, please, send it! I don't want to have to reconstruct 109 registrations!
JEB
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 11:49:42 AM
IP: 175-196-73.ipt.aol.com
40 days until the Rising.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 07:51:39 AM
IP: pn3-ppp-124.primary.net
**walks in** Oh look! A new comment room! How cool! **glances around a bit and seeing that she does not have anything real special to say walks out, knowing that she will be back later on**
C~ya!
**grins and vanishes**
Shadow {Gargoyle} - [ShadowGrg@aol.com]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 06:54:44 AM
IP: spider-wd052.proxy.aol.com
(The hologram of Doug appears again, this time he's in the middle of a blinding snowstorm and having to shout over his car's loudspeaker to make the following heard by everyone.)
Winter's come early to Canada this year! Of all the rotten stinking luck!! I just had to get caught in it!
Oh well, at least my reindeer will be frozen now and preserved longer. Here's what I have to say this post:
Sevarius Jr.: The URL for your pic isn't working, man. You should remedy that. Lisa really wants to see what you look like. (So does Steph, who's available).
Angel: Thanks, I'll have a Hero Awards list in the future. Just have to gather a list of categories and possible candidates. Anybody have any recommendations?
Firestorm: I know how you feel about happy endings. I like to end my stories with cliffhangers of the sort that answer a lot of questions and have deadly portents for future installments. Don't worry, lots of my characters, including the ones that can't currently, are eventually gonna die. As for posting your fanfic, Night Flame sounds like an excellent pen name. Try it. And if you want to be a gargoyle, hey, lots of people feel likewise. My girlfriend did, too, until she called 1-800-SEVARIUS and got mutated into a half-garg. So far, it's brought her lots of happiness and the bad guys nothing but grief. Why don't you try it? I hear Dr. Anton has special rates for people like you. (chuckles wryly)
That's all for now, Later!
(Doug drives on through the blizzard, though nobody knows how he can do it with his headlights and windshield so frosted up.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 01:04:42 AM
IP: hd28-066.hil.compuserve.com
Shoot, I'm not used to this new room! *growls and disappears*
AotN
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 12:57:02 AM
IP: akron-157-46.sssnet.com
*Angel struts through the door, casually dropping her haversack nearby. Corbin trots in behind her, sniffing around.*
Well, I haven't been in here for a long time, so I might as well do the long survey to make up for lost comment space.
What happens when my computer crashes? I scream at it and slam the mouse down a few times on the mouse pad. That pretty much covers all the computer questions. I handle all compus with the patience of, say, Demona.
Hobbies: Art, writing, singing, reading, art writing, singing, reading, and more art. I play the flute and piccolo, too.
Favorite Activities: Acting out my favorite scenes from books, especially DragonLance novels, singing my favorite songs, creating characters (drawing, that is) from book description or from imagination, dancing and listening to Celtig music, and partying at the "Slut" (Pizza Hut) after Marching Band performances. (Btw, band at my school is cool, 'cause we are swing, not cor. :P)
Favorite food: vanilla ice cream!!!
Zodiac sign: Libra, sign of the scales.
Favorite element: I love wind. Water is cool, too, however.
Favorite animal pet name(s): After book characters or interesting colors.
Least favorite animal pet name: Something common or obvious, like "Max" or "Fluffy".
Favorite Gargoyle Joke: Nothing really, except perhaps "Puck you". That's sometimes funny, although I stopped saying it about a year ago. Also, my brother and I love to make fun of bad animation or stupid lines in the shows, particularly anything Elisa-related. Or the "Goliath Chronicles". Those were begging to be laughed at.
Favorite Compyter Game: Atomic Bomber Man
Favorite Board Game: Othello
Favorite Animal: Cat
Least Favorite: Spider
Favorite Magazine: "Travel and Leisure".
Favorite Words: I like the word "Hope" for some reason. It's just whimsical and optimistic. I also enjoy weird expressions, i.e. "Odillally!!" from Disney's "Robin Hood".
Least Favorite Words: Solitude. And war.
Favorite Quote: I have a book full of quotes, so I don't think I have just one. Picking a favorite would be like siding with a favorite child, or something like that.
I visit gagoryles-fan.org, Emanon Clan (I'm a member), and this place as often as my RL allows, which hasn't been much lately.
Pens dry up and pencils break because life can, at times, really stink for no reason. And, most of the world is cheap and people are easily persuaded to buy and use cheap things. *shrug*
The grass is always greener 'cause people, by nature, covet what they don't have, unfortunately.
Is the sky even blue on someone else's planet? It could be orange, or something...
Clearing up a few I missed, my "blankie" was cream-colored with silky gold lining, but it was thrown away years ago.
My pet-peeve is people who think they're popular, such as snots or dilerious druggies.
Also, I did not attend the Gathering, but I hope to someday. Well, I'm really tired, so ttfn.
Btw, Doug, your villains list is fricking cool.
*Grabs her stuff, calls Corbin, and is **GONE**
AotN
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 12:55:48 AM
IP: akron-157-46.sssnet.com
DumlaoX: Umm... IU think there is a problem with the picture selection in this room. I could have chosen your picture.
Speaking of pictures, If I made a 'Mad Puck' image, could you put it on here? I mean, I like Puck, but the image in this room just dosn't capture my thoughts of Puck accurately. True, there is the Puck in this room, happy and all, but I personally like the Mad Puck from the Station Eight main Gargoyles comment room.
Speaking of dark thoughts...
HOW do you write HAPPY endings to fan-fic? I have read others fan-fic, but when I try to write happy endings, they sound TERRIBLE!
Sad, depressing endings I can do fine, but not the good ones.
Angela commiting suicide, yes.
Angela being happy and raising a family, no. It sounds SO corny to me.
Help me!
Also, when I post my fan-fic at fanfic.gargoyles-fan.org, HOW can I post it? Fire Storm is already taken (Given though, that his name is one word, not two like mine.)
I wouldn't want to kick him out of his place, but I don't want to be confused with him.
Shall I remain Fire Storm, or shall I revert to my natural gargoyle form of Night Flame?
(Hell, I almost want Dark Side, given the nature of my fan-fic.)
When I DO finally post, It will probally be 5 or so stories I have been working on for the past year or so.
I have had some REALLY bad songs pop into my head of late. And they have become equally had filk.
The Barney Song, and Barbie Girl.
I hate those songs. I can't get them out of my head, and here they are, taking root like some weed. I tied all of the products at the garden suply store near my house, even the ones that claim to kill the root, but none of them work.
Could be worse... I guess.
Could it?
The more I think about it, the less I want to be human, and the more I want to be gargoyle. Strange, eh? My parents once told me that I could be what ever I want to be when I grew up, and the one thing I want to be, I quite possibly may never be able to.
Fire Storm/Night Flame - [GatheringJ@aol.com]
Dearborn, Mi, Non-Affiliated with the United Federation of Planets
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 12:35:18 AM
IP: 175-183-71.ipt.aol.com
Well , it looks like I missed some questions so I'll rectify that now , besides I just went walking in Downtown Orlando and I have more pet peeves to add .
Favourite myths and legends : Greek .
Favourite type of folktail : African .
Top 5 people I model my fighting style after : None , I adjust as the situation dictates .
Favourite hometown hangouts : Carib 5 .
Favourite building in hometown : The Giddy House (its an old brick building from the time when Port Royal was a prosperous yet sinful city , a powerful earthquake hit which caused tidal waves and other natural disasters , but it disturbed the ground underneath the building and the back sank into the ground a decent ways .
What happens to your soul when you die : It goes to another form of existence .
Favourite mythological creature : Dragon
Favourite Dragon : Tiamat .
Pet peeve : Bag pipes , loudmouthed high pitched wenches who act like little girls and show no sign of maturity whatsoever .
Favourite pet name : Anything fitting
Least favourite pet name : Anything that sounds corny .
Favourite video games : Fighting , action , adventure and I recently got hooked on Final Fantasy 7 , and since I do'nt have a plastation , I have to get it for the computer .
Favourite board games : Scrabble , Monpoly , checkers .
Favourite magazine : readers digest .
How often do I visit this page : When I , can any where between once and 8 times .
How often do I visit other gargoyles sites : at least once a day , when I can .
Which ones do you visit : Christine's , Coyote the Bando's , Stephen R. Sobotaka , I think that's his name , among others .
Why do gargoyle females have such skinny wastes : They have a small amount of organs in that area to facilitate the size of their eggs .
Why do pens dry up or leak when you need them the most ? : How should I know . I'm a man not a God .
Why do bad things happen in groups : sea above .
Is the grass always greener on someone elses lawn : It is if you do'nt care it .
Is the sky bluer on someone elses planet : Strong emphasis on the above .
Are fish using our water as toilets : Not the way your thinking , no .
Brian - [aliscke@jamweb.net]
Wednesday, August 26, 1998 12:25:09 AM
IP: 250ppp33.mpinet.net
Okay, I'm not a total putz. The URL didn't work last time, so click on my name NOW. THIS TIME. If this doesn't work this time, then I'm gonna see how well my computer can swim the Atlantic.
Sevarius Jr.
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 11:16:35 PM
IP: client-151-200-127-78.bellatlantic.net
JEB, you live in Laurel, MD? That's not too far from where I live! Um...that should probably frighten you...
As for all you ladies out there, if you wanna see what I really look like, click on my name to see. My sister took this pic when I was relaxing in my favorite chair. Enjoy!
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 11:13:03 PM
IP: client-151-200-127-78.bellatlantic.net
(Lisa glides in the skylight, more cream pies ready in case Doug or anyone else tries to insult her or her intelligence.)
Since school starts tomorrow, tonight I am a walking arsenal of cream! Do NOT make me angry!!
Glad everyone liked the picture so much, and it's not even a full body shot! Yes, Doug is lucky to have me for a girlfriend. Sorry if it makes anyone jealous.
Coyote, Brian, and SJ- Now it's my turn to see what you three look like. Mind posting pics of yourself on the Internet if you have access to a camera and scanner? Doug has graciously offered to let everyone post them on his website if you'll just send the pics to his e-mail in .bmp, jpeg, or .gif format. Very interested to see how good I'm sure everyone else here looks, hope it happens shortly.
Doug- Wile E. Coyote isn't really a villian! He's just trying to get his dinner, and always having a very hard time of it. Is that so wrong? Only my opinion.
That's all I have time to say now, Doug and I have to go attend the Ravens' end of summer party! If y'all were here, you'd all be invited!! Later!!
(Lisa glides back out before the people she hit with cream pies can catch up to her for payback.)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 09:36:51 PM
IP: chi-dnnvm-057.il.compuserve.net
(Doug's hologram appears again. This time he is fighting off a pack of hungry Canadian timber wolves with his car, gun, and whatever else he can get his hands on. As he kills the last of them, he stops his car and says the following.)
Maybe I should keep these caribou inside my car. That way I won't have wolves and Mounties to worry about. I do need to take these carcasses by some place where I can get them turned into frozen venison. Wonder if I'll see one on the road ahead.
Thanks to everyone who acknowledged my good fortune. Although I'm not a lucky man as much as Lisa is a lucky woman. (Ducks cream pie thrown at him by someone on the roof even though it passes right through the holo and hits the TGS lawyer, who rushes off to write a suit about it. Looks like someone's mad at Doug.) Hope everyone here is equally lucky in love now or in the near future.
Coyote: Yeah, but if I was in the United States with these things, the PETA and the game wardens would probably be after me. I'll take the Mounties' rage over theirs any day! Let it be known, I plan to 'be in north Canada' for a while. I have lots of Blaise-ism creativity demons I need to get out of my head before they start killing brain cells in their escape attempts. Look forward to your next C:M installment, sounds like it'll be a big one.
Favorite Weapons Somehow Left Out of the List Earlier: Mind, Heart, Reason, Logic, Cars, Shotguns, and Fire!!
Now, on the day before school starts, I must present the Doug Elder's Best Villian Awards!!
Best Schemes- David Xanatos!
Most Psychotic- Hyena!
Best Maniacal Laughter- Sideshow Bob (from Simpsons)!!
Most Wins (though only he acknowledges them)- Draw Between David Xanatos and Madoc Morfyrn!!
Most Seductive- My Girlfriend Lisa (ducks another cream pie thrown at him, this one hits a CR security guard)...uh, okay, since she's not really a villian, I'll give this award to someone who is, Kitiara (from Dragonlance)! (rose is thrown at him and caught by SJ)
Most Overall Corrupt and Evil- Jericho (Christine Morgan)!
Most Idiotic- Wile E. Coyote (Looney Tunes)!
Most Beastlike- Wolf!
Most Criminal- the Kingpin (Marvel Comics and some of my fanfic)!
Most Sinister- Shiva (Ryan Stout, he better get a new story out before the year ends)!
Most Misunderstood In His/Her Own Mind- Demona!! Hey, she's pointing a gun at me, I have to give her this.
Most Understandable- Draw Between Xanatos and Magneto (Marvel Comics)!
Most Deranged yet Brilliant- Dr. Anton Sevarius!
Ugliest- the Predator Aliens (Predator Movies)!
Most Hateful- George Harrisson!!
And Finally, Last But Not Least, the Award for Best Overall All-Around Bad Guy- (envelope please) goes to...(drum roll)...Nicholas Maddux, the endlessly corruptible Lord of the Unseelie!! (Xanatos was the runner-up but since he's becoming a good guy...)
Let me know if I missed any categories, later all!!
(Doug drives on, every day getting closer to the border.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 09:25:14 PM
IP: chi-dnnvm-057.il.compuserve.net
Oh, BTW Doug: On your way back to Texas, stop by my neck of the woods. Ain't much here, but it *is* the U.S. and you won't have any Mounties chasing after you for your caribou carcasses.
**Coyote exits. However, the mention of caribou carcasses has riled up his two dogs, who tackle him upon his egress.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 08:46:45 PM
IP: 207.91.254.76
**Coyote jogs into the room, thankful that the illness he's been suffering through has just been really bad allergies.**
Okay, okay, I won't rub it in ... too much.
Ravyn, Sevarius Jr.: I just watch more WCW than WWF. Personally, I would pay good cash money to see Goldberg and Stone Cold in a match to decide who the tougher guy really is!
Doug: I share the consensus of the men in the room when I say (in my best high-school Spanish) tu eres un hombre *mucho* suerte (you are a *very* lucky guy)! Now that I've seen her and compared the real life with the art ... gee, sometimes I even scare myself! And I don't mind that you used my pic on your page. That's what I did it for, anyway, that's what most of the WCC pics are for, anyway (just ask Amy K. Cyrway about the Outklaws.). Incidentally, on my next update of G:CM I'll be adding a room to the Gallery for the WCC artwork I do which include my characters.
Excuse me now, I think I pulled something ...
**Coyote leaves the room, wiggling his tongue, thinking he sprained it trying to work his way around complementing Doug in Spanish.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 08:39:49 PM
IP: 207.91.254.76
Oh, and also Amy K. Cyrway, Tim Reynard, Kellie Fay, Batya "The Toon" Levin, Mary "Stormy" Pletsch, Constance Cochran, Aaron Ziegler, A.L. Balestra, Lex Wyvern, Scott Iskow, and Terese Sinclair.
I think that's all. I hope. <:)
JEB
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 08:00:35 PM
IP: 201-28-179.ipt.aol.com
Um... I copied Laudre's fic recommendations. <:) (THAT was embarassing. <:)
I meant:
Fanfic Recommendations: Christine Morgan, Christi Smith Hayden, Dylan P. Blacquiere, Stephen R. Sobotka, Tara O'Shea, Merlin Missy/Nancy Brown, Ithica, ED, Dracandros, Ryan Stout, Jewel Faulkner, Scott Mercure, Damocles... I'll be here forever if I list all my faves. <:)
JEB
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 07:54:46 PM
IP: 201-28-179.ipt.aol.com
First, I wrote a report on G98, if anyone's interested.. click my name. :)
Now, I'm a'gonna answer the survey...
Favorite Myths and Legends: Greek, Egyptian, Norse, and Celtic. I also like most other mythologies, but those are my top faves. :)
Top five people you model your fighting style after if you have to fight someone (RL): Probably Jackie Chan, Zorro, and 3 other guys who have similar "use-everything-in-sight-to-your-advantage" fighting styles.
Top Five People you model your fighting style after (fantasy, male): See above. <:)
Favorite Weapons: Staff, sword.
Favorite Hang-Outs in Your Hometown: Um... Laurel Center Mall, maybe. Yeah, that works. <:)
Favorite Buildings in Hometown: The old but safe ones. :)
What you think you will happen to you after you die: Whatever I don't expect to happen.
Worst Enemies: The ones I can't see.
Favorite Dragon: Drago, from "Dragonheart."
What do YOU do when your computer acts disobediently? Make it feel really guilty until it does what I want to atone.
What do you do when it talks back to you? Unplug it.
What do you do when it punishes YOU? It never gets a chance.
What do you do to punish it back? See previous.
What's Your Hobbies: Reading, writing, webpage stuff, chatting.
Favorite Activities (Keep it clean): Walking, going new places.
Most Favorite Meal(s): Tunafish, grilled cheese sandwiches, and lots of other stuff. <:)
What's Your Zodiac Sign? Aquarius.
What do you like and dislike about your sign?
Like: We're creative and enlightened. :)
Dislike: Um...
What's Your Element? Water, I guess.
What do you like and dislike about your element? It's fluid and adaptable. But it's also mercurial and can swing from pleasant to raging in 0.6 seconds.
Favorite Quote -Yours: "Before something gets better, it'll generally have to get worse."
Someone else's: "There is more in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." -Hamlet, Scene I, Act V.
Most Annoying Pet-Peeve: Having to repeat myself.
Favorite Animal Pet Name: Something non-standard.
Least Favorite Pet Name: Anything boring like Spike or Fluffy or whatever.
Favorite Type of Animal Pet: Cats. We have a lot in common. :)
Least Favorite Animal Pet: Guinea Pigs. They're lazy and panicky and dirty.
Favorite Video Games: RPGs, strategy games, and the occasional shooter or fighting game.
Favorite Board Games: Chess, checkers, Battleship, Monopoly.
Favorite Magazine: Don't have one. <:)
How often do you visit this page per day or week? Once or twice per day, when possible.
How often do you visit other Gargoyles-related sites? I visit a few every day. :)
Which ones do you visit? Station 8, Fan Website, Avalon, Christine Morgan's, a few others.
Why and how do gargoyle females have such skinny waists? Why not?
Why do pens dry up or leak when you need them the most? A conspiracy of the great pen company-Microsoft-Illuminati consortium.
Why do bad things happen in groups? Because fate has a mean sense of humor.
Is the grass always greener on someone else's lawn? Not around here it ain't.
Is the sky always bluer on someone else's planet? Generally, yeah, especially on the planet... um, wait, no, how should I know? ;)
Are fish using our oceans and lakes for their own private toilets? Yeah.
Are You Going To The Gathering? I was there for all 4 days. :)
Are You Going Next Year? I sure hope so. <:)
Fanfic recommendations... <SHAMELESS PLUG> Well, if you like Highlander, check out my
directory (under Sean Simpson) at the GFW or my own fanfic page on my site. </SHAMELESS
PLUG>. Other than that, I voraciously read Merlin Missy, Constance Cochran, Christine Morgan,
Christi Smith-Hayden; Mandi Ohlin, Amy Cyrway, and a couple of others are good too.
JEB - [JEb215@aol.com]
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 07:47:51 PM
IP: 201-28-179.ipt.aol.com
Hi again!
Sorry, Coyote, but on this one I have to agree with Sevarius Jr. over there: AUSTIN 3:16 RULES!!! ;)
On with the survey:
Fav weapons I have no idea how to use: Katana blade
Fav weapons I have used: My body (for mainly kickboxing, I LOVE that), my mind (I LOVE to make mince-meat out of people's "brilliant" arguments!)
Least Fav Weapons: Anything nuclear. They scare me to death.
Well, that's it for now! Bye!
Ravyn Maza
Arizona
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 07:19:27 PM
IP: 207.204.224.28
(An air vent in the top of the comment room is pushed aside and a rope is dropped from it . Brian rapels down the rope at breakneck speed amidst a storm of electric bolts flying around the room . He then hits the floor and throws up his arms in triumph yelling , "I am the BEST ." , he is wearing black clothing and a vest through which the rope runs . He unbuckles the vest and lets it drop to the ground as he repeats his declaration twicwe more . he then attempts to walk towards the group , but trips on the vest and falls flat on his face .)
Dammit . (he gets up and tries desperately to regain some of his dignity ). Hey everybody , how's it been ? Thanks for all the different writers that you referred to me , I have actually read some work from most of them but I did'nt find all of them to my taste , but maybe I should give those a try . Doug.....boy ,you are one lucky wretch . Any way , the room's been cleared so on to the survey .
Favourite weapons I have no idea how to use : Sais , throwing nives , shoulder mounted stinger missles and tanks .
Favourite weapons that I have used : My body weight (I basically turn myself into an object that causes great physical pain at high velocity impact) , fists , arms legs and raw strength , a piece of rope , 9mm semi automatic pistol , psychological torture and my uncanny ability to be extremely annoying when so inclined .
What do you do when your computer acts diobediently : I give it a fair warning and if it does'nt comply I'll hang a magnet over the CPU and , slowly lower it until it is an inch away , at which point I think better of it and theaten to put let me mother to operate it at which point it will always operate correctly .
What do I do when it punishes me : whenever it wo'nt print write I erase everything and reload it .
What are my hobbies ? : Swimming , building models getting into a good conversation , going to the zoo , web surfing , comics , watching TV , listening to music and reminding my mother that I'm taller than her and drawing .
Favourite activities : as above .
Favourite meal : Lasagna .
What's my sign : Saggitarius , the archer .
What do I like/dislike about my sign ? : Nothing really , I do'nt pay too much attention to it .
My Element : I have no idea . But probably fire since I can take the heat .
Annoying pet peve : Anyone who thinks that they're brtter than anyone who is not like them , actually that's not a pet peeve , that just makes me angry , God made all men equal , loud sounds, particularly bells and horns , incessant sounds , like mosquitoes or radio alarms . People who smoke without any concern for the health of those around them .
Favourite pet : dogs .
Least favourite pet : fish .
Am I going to the gathering : No and thank you so much for ripping open that wound , want to poor a little salt in while your at it .
Are you going to the gathering next year ? : No , and thank you for the salt .
Later all , ( Brian picks up all his gear and climbs the rope , at the top he replaces the cover for the vent , a loud painful thump is heard , and loud animated swearing is heard .
Brian - [aliscke@jamweb.net]
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 07:08:03 PM
IP: 251ppp107.mpinet.net
:::groan::: This is gonna be one of those MONTHS. Not only did my modem die in a freak electrical storm last month, but my phone is out, and I owe the phone company nearly $550.00, if you can believe it. Anyway. At least the college I'm gonna be attending has web access. Anyway, THAT'S why I've been so silent lately. I kinda "inherited" a box of baseball cards, and 4 of them are autographed. Knowing absolutely sqat about baseball cards and their values, I can only HOPE that I can sell them for the money I need.
I'll try to sign on in the room later this week.
David
Suffield, CT, USA
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 12:31:44 AM
IP: sufflib.tiac.net
Doug, all I can say is, you're a lucky man. I envy thee, my friend!
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 11:31:43 AM
IP: client-151-200-127-31.bellatlantic.net
(Doug's hologram appears again. He's still in Canada on his latest road trip, speeding across the Yukon tundra with two dead caribou tied to the roof of his black Knight Industries Ten Thousand. Good thing he brought plenty of warm clothes for this adventure. He comes to a stop so he can post the following.)
Hi, everybody!
Lady Mystic: Sorry to hear you, Firestorm, and Puppy Girl are sick. Hope you soon get better. The flu can be real nasty, here Keith and Shauna both have it. But they're getting better and maybe you soon will too. We all hope so.
My homepage: Yes, he has a homepage!! All that's there now is the promised pic of Lisa, Jim, Shap, and Stephanie; Coyote's drawing of Lisa and Rosanna (okay if I posted that?) and a few links. I may put more there later if I feel like it and have the time to. With classes beginning tomorrow, and lots of fanfic and other stuff to read and work on, when I'll have time to build a 20 MB or less website is hard to say. Hope everyone enjoys what I have there now, especially that picture I spent so much time, money, and energy getting on the Internet. Maybe I'll put more pics of Lisa up later, she's certainly a willing photo subject. But once again, for all of us, time is a factor. Other things have to come first, like starting tomorrow, studying. (And of course me getting back across the Canadian border before anybody finds out I've been hunting caribou out of season!)
Thanks to the following people who helped me get that picture on the Internet:
Shap, Jim, Steph, Lisa, Shauna, and Keith for contributing money to the collection so I could buy the scanner. If the latter two weren't so sick, I would have found some way to get them in there.
Chris Rogers for recommending Paint Shop Pro to me so I could transfer the scanned .bmp image of the picture to .gif format and post it.
Everyone here for keeping up the encouragement and the suggestion. See y'all in cyberspace!!
(Doug turns to drive on, but suddenly stops as he notices Dudley Do-Right galloping towards him on horseback. The Mountie stops beside the car and says "Scuse me, sir, are those dead reindeer tied to the roof of your auto?" Doug points a finger behind Dudley and replies, "Isn't that Snidley Whiplash tying your girlfriend to the railroad tracks again?" Dudley looks shocked, cries out "Hang on, Nell!!", and immediately turns his horse around and rides off to find out whether Snidely really is up to no good again. Doug bites back a chuckle and quickly speeds on down the road before the Mountie can discover the subterfuge.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Yukon, Canada, (Really Austin, TX, since school's about to start I wish I was anywhere but here)
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 08:50:29 AM
IP: hd5-066.hil.compuserve.com
(Lisa walks in, looking bright and sunny. Many sick people and people who have to go back to school real soon glare at her jealously.)
Hey, I have to go back to school tomorrow. I'm just trying to enjoy this last day of freedom. Is that so bad?
Well, the picture Doug and I have been meaning to show you is finally ready and is now up on Doug's fledgling homepage.
All of us, especially Doug, spent a lot of time and money to get this up, so I hope at least some of you appreciate it.
Click my name to go there, hope what I look like gives shape to some people's fantasies (smiles at Sevarius Jr). Jim, Shap, and my sister Stephanie also had to get in, so they're in there as well. Please excuse the nice clothes we're all wearing, we know we didn't have to get dressed up for our fellow Garg lovers, but we just decided to for the hell of it. Steph and Jim were also already suited up for orientation and Shap for an evening church service when Doug was ready to take the photo, and they didn't want to change clothes. Hope everyone enjoys the picture, and that the sick people here soon feel better. Later all!
(Lisa walks back out, still smiling. How can she be so happy the day before classes begin again at UT is something for everyone to wonder.)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Austin, TX, USA
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 08:30:59 AM
IP: hd51-028.hil.compuserve.com
41 days until the Rising.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 07:46:44 AM
IP: pn4-ppp-177.primary.net
Hi.
Brian: Hi welcome back! My sympathies. I hope everything turns out for the best. I hope you find someway to go to a Gathering, even if it isn't next year's.
I'll post my survey answers when I feel more up to it. I'm coming down with the flu right now so...
Well. I can seriously say the biggest present Fire Storm brought back from the G'98 for everyone here at home was a flu. A flu which worsened upon his return. A flu which immediately found a home in my sister (Puppy Girl), and is thriving very lavishly there. And to top it off I'm not feeling so good myself. Ahh, the joys of taking care of an ill loved one while trying to take care of yourself!
Puppy Girl says: "Hi" (between coughs and sniffles).
Fire Storm says: "Low. I'm tired of saying 'Hi'."
That's all for now. **On her wait out Lady Mystic mumbles something about feeling too run down and needing rest. "Oh this is going to be such *fuunnn*."**
Lady Mystic - [TJSSLSSAS@aol.com]
Dearborn, MI
Tuesday, August 25, 1998 03:27:31 AM
IP: 204-122-250.ipt.aol.com
Oh, don't worry Doug, as long as I take the proper medication, and watch a lotta Teletubbies, I'm okay.
Coyote...Bill Goldberg? No way! STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN!
"John 3:16 may say, 'For God so loved the world...', but Austin 3:16 says, 'Stone Cold just kicked your ass!'"
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Mon Aug 24 11:02:02 PM
IP: client-151-200-121-148.bellatlantic.net
Whoops, I meant to say "They wanted a fanfic writer they've enjoyed so much to see what they looked like." Sorry I left that last bit out accidentally.
Doug
Mon Aug 24 09:41:38 PM
IP: hd60-135.hil.compuserve.com
(A hologram of Doug appears in the room's center. He is sitting in his fantasy car, held up by a huge herd of migrating caribou crossing the road and vowing to never visit northern Canada again as long as he lives if this is gonna keep happening.)
Sorry if I offended anyone from Canada with this Blaise-ism, I'm just really ticked off right now.
Laudre- Oh yeah, Connor McLeod is one of the world's greatest fantasy swordsmen. For swordswomen, the best I've seen is Soul Blade's Sophitia. That gal can slice something fierce!
Sevarius Jr.: Maybe I should have shot you. It sounds like you're a serious danger to society. Whatever that medicine is, I hope you keep taking it.
Coyote: I know you fudged on the face and jewelry, it looks good, don't worry. You'll be seeing the real pic soon enough anyway. I took up a collection among the Ravens (including our newest member, Lisa's sister Stephanie, who just moved here) and we got us a scanner! Lisa has e-mailed you a scanned pic of her, Steph, Jim, and Shap (the latter three insisted on being in the picture if they were going to pay money so we could buy a scanner just to scan it, and had their own reasons for being in there as well. Namely, they wanted a fanfic writer they've enjoyed reading very much, and two of them wanted you to know what they looked like next time you say they beat you up), hope you get it. If not, it will be on a website soon. Just have to find a free server with a site-building tutorial!
I'll go do that now. See y'all!
(Doug honks his horn at the caribou to get them moving faster, but they don't. So he instead pulls out his shotgun and shoots two of them. The rest flee quickly. Doug gets out, picks up his next meals for a few days and ties them on the roof of his auto, and then drives on to get back across the border. The image fades away.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Mon Aug 24 09:39:27 PM
IP: hd60-135.hil.compuserve.com
**Coyote swings into the room, Tarzan style.**
Thought I'd try something a little different ... doors are getting kind of boring for me, if you know what I mean.
Fanfic choices: Thanks everybody who's said they read my stuff. As far as my tastes go, I read everybody who's been listed here, and to add to the list:
Skydancer -- seriously, her stuff is fantastic. She's just recently completed a storyline involving a bigoted psycho stalking Goliath and (pregnant) Elisa.
Stephen R. Sobotka -- Though I've read only a few of the stories in "The DeGuy Saga," I really like his style.
Damocles -- "Ragnarok" (NOT the TGS one) is a must-read for Illuminati nuts! (FYI, for those who don't know Damocles is the webmaster for the NEXUS.)
Some of the survey: (those questions I can remember)
Fighting styles I would emulate: Jackie Chan, Butterbean, Bill Goldberg.
Favorite weapons I use: Feet, shoulders, keys, top of the head (ask anybody, it's supposed to be the hardest spot in the entire human body!), automobile (j/k).
Least favorite weapons: NBC (nuclear/biological/chemical). They scare me s***less.
Favorite animals: Mostly cats. I've found that dogs are a little too dumb for me lately.
Did I go to the Gathering? Sadly, no. I found out about it too late to do anything about it (not to mention I was unemployed at the time.)
Am I going next year? Got that right. Making my plans right now (those things I don't need a date to plan). Everybody who's going next year to Dallas, look for the insane dark-haired overweight man wearing a Michigan State Band jacket in 110 degree weather. If I haven't dehydrated to oblivion, that'll be me.
Doug: Just as an aside: I kind of cheated a little on the jewelry on Lisa's pic, just so nobody thinks I'm psychic or anything. She sent me the info on the jewelry and a general model for her face, but the rest of the pic was all me. Just thought I'd clear that up (not like it needed clearing up in the first place ...).
**Coyote leaves the room through the door, yawning loudly as he does, for the exit is _sooooo_ boring to him.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Mon Aug 24 09:19:14 PM
IP: 207.91.254.32
Laudre, I don't know if guns ALWAYS empower the weak and cowardly. Okay, I admit, when I'm holding my AK in my hands, I do feel a little like God...like I should be ruling the human filth that is polluting the world...that maybe it would be best if I just climbed to the top of a water tower, and began the cleansing that must take place... YES! They must die! ALL of them!...but then the medicine usually kicks in and the voices go away. Happy time. I think I'll go watch Teletubbies now.
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Mon Aug 24 08:57:23 PM
IP: client-151-200-121-148.bellatlantic.net
Heh. It's been awhile. Retail can be murder.
Favorite Myths and Legends: Egyptian and Norse legend. Chinese and Japanese as well, though not as much.
Top five people you model your fighting style after if you have to fight someone (RL): The guy who taught me how to punch and punch hard (a Golden Gloves boxer), Steven Seagal, random three martial artists I've known in my life.
Top Five People you model your fighting style after (fantasy, male): Ken Masters, Nicholas Linnear (if you know who he is, cool ^_^), Heishiro Mitsurugi, Connor MacLeod, Khasis (yes, that IS a shameless plug).
Favorite Weapons: Katana and most other folded-steel weapons, Kabar knives, rolls of quarters, a quarterstaff.
Least Favorite Weapons: Guns and other projectile weapons. They empower the weak and cowardly.
Favorite Hang-Outs in Your Hometown: There are hangouts in my hometown? Seriously... Down the Hatch, Rudy's (well, it's in New Haven, not Danbury...), occasionally xando's when it's not taken over by Yaliens.
Favorite Buildings in Hometown: *snort* Yeah, right.
What you think you will happen to you after you die: I'll die and go to heaven, which will bear a striking resemblance to fictional Cicely, Alaska, except with a T3 or better connection in every home and a movie theater with SOTA sound and video equipment ^_^.
Worst Enemies: Enemies? I have enemies?
Favorite Dragon: Chinese dragons. They're beautiful.
What do YOU do when your computer acts disobediently?
Fix it.
What do you do when it talks back to you?
Call the psychiatrist.
What do you do when it punishes YOU?
Uh...
What do you do to punish it back?
Yeah... ok...
What's Your Hobbies: Reading, writing, obsessing over my favorite shows, messing around on the comp.
Favorite Activities (Keep it clean): I'm sorry. I can't keep it clean ~_^.
Most Favorite Meal(s): Buddhist' Delight, white pizza with eggplant, eggplant parmegian, bean and cheese burritoes.
What's Your Zodiac Sign? Sagittarius.
What do you like and dislike about your sign?
Like: Heheh... we're cool.
Dislike: "I'm a f*****g horse?!"
What's Your Element? Earth.
What do you like and dislike about your element? Steady, solid, supportive... and devastating when enraged.
Favorite Quote -Yours:
"Does the phrase 'get bent' mean anything to you?"
"There's only three certainties in Western civilization -- death, taxes, and Star Trek."
Someone else's: "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein
Most Annoying Pet-Peeve: (after standing outside for ten minutes, staring at alternately the sign and the people inside, then walking in and looking around for five minutes) "Is this Radio Shack?"
Favorite Animal Pet Name: Bubba (for a Maine Coon cat... if you've ever seen one you'll understand why).
Least Favorite Pet Name: Fifi and names like that.
Favorite Type of Animal Pet: My kitties! *hugs his Smokey*
Least Favorite Animal Pet: Common? Fish. I don't understand why people want a pet that just swims around, and isn't even warm and fuzzy. Less common, any insect larger than my hand :P.
Favorite Video Games: Soul Edge/Blade, Tekken 1 - 3, Street Fighter family, and some RPGs and corridor-crawlers (like Shadow Warrior).
Favorite Board Games: Don't really have one.
Favorite Magazine: Shadis and Pulp.
How often do you visit this page per day or week? Once or twice a day.
How often do you visit other Gargoyles-related sites? Usually every day.
Which ones do you visit? S8, GFW.
Why and how do gargoyle females have such skinny waists? Interesting anatomy. Remeniscent of a wasp.
Why do pens dry up or leak when you need them the most? Murphy's Law.
Why do bad things happen in groups? Because Murphy bought in quantity.
Is the grass always greener on someone else's lawn? Only if they use the right chemicals (or dyes).
Is the sky always bluer on someone else's planet? No, usually more of a pinkish color.
Are fish using our oceans and lakes for their own private toilets? Yes. I know this because I worked in a marine bio lab for a year.
Are You Going To The Gathering? I was there for a day.
Are You Going Next Year? Dunno yet. I'd like to, though.
Fanfic recommendations... <SHAMELESS PLUG> Well, if you like Highlander, check out my directory (under Sean Simpson) at the GFW or my own fanfic page on my site. </SHAMELESS PLUG>. Other than that, I voraciously read Merlin Missy, Constance Cochran, Christine Morgan, Christi Smith-Hayden; Mandi Ohlin, Amy Cyrway, and a couple of others are good too.
Laudre - [laudre@null.net]
Mon Aug 24 08:37:12 PM
IP: p01-03.stamford.dialin.ntplx.com
Whee! I'm finally set up at school! And the comment room can be cleared now! (And I have Data Structures tomorrow....) Darn it, I thought I'd blocked out reality altogether. Ahem.
Fanfic recommendations....hmmm....well, there's some hack named Mandi Ohlin who hasn't posted anything for a while..
*ducks the lawn furniture thrown at her* I'm kidding!!
Seriously, most of my faves have been mentioned already, except for Amy Cyrway. Shadow Master has some interesting ideas, although his stuff is extremely long. I have to keep this post short because with the horrid heat here and no AC, my monitor really tends to overheat quickly.
Anyway, a few responses to the ongoing survey...
Favorite Weapons I Have No Clue How To Use: Katana blade, crossbow
Favorite Weapons I've Attempted to Use: Sarcasm, reason (reserved for administrators), a three-foot pencil I won in a school raffle as a club
What do YOU do when your computer acts disobediently? Call it names and blame the Help Desk (I don't work there anymore anyway...)
What do you do when it punishes you? Throw a fit and scare my roommate (it usually does so in the form of eating a 15-page paper and rendering the backup copy unreadable the night before it's due)
What's Your Hobbies? Reading, writing fanfic and poetry, teaching myself to draw again, surfing the Net
Fave activities: Swimming, walking, doing creative stuff that's generally pointless (usually when I have a project due)
Weirdest food you actually like: Lima beans with ketchup.
Fave meal: Anything with pasta.
What's your Zodiac Sign: Cancer.
What do you like/dislike about your sign? I like being the crab, my birthday's not during classes, but I dislike having a sign that shares a name with a serious disease.
Your Element: Got to be water. If I was fire, I wouldn't be whining about the heat.
Annoying Pet-Peeve: Idiotic drivers in general. Either they don't seem to notice that there are other people on the road whose lives they're risking, or they don't understand the concept of pulling over for a second to answer the cellphone.
Favorite Pet: Cats. I've been suffering from cat withdrawal for the past four years.
Are You Going to the Gathering Next Year? If I can afford it, yes. I have the OK to go from my folks this time, and they won't be coming with me. I just have to shell out the cash for the plane tickets.
That's all! I'm going to be "responsible" and get some work done now. Later!
Mandi Ohlin - [weird_web@hotmail.com]
Mon Aug 24 07:41:08 PM
IP: 144.175.9.132
Opps. Sorry, That Christine's Comment Room.
Theresa - [Starsinger@Webtv.net]
Mon Aug 24 06:41:14 PM
IP: proxy-212.iap.bryant.webtv.net
What?? Is everyone annoying Christine Morgan in her new comment room? Nothing posted since the countdown. Oh the horror of it all. How quickly do we not delurk. (Actually I'm bookmarked on Christine's Chat Room as soon as I got the URL.) I haven't read Shameless Plug yet, but I've printed it out as my bedtime story tonight. Anybody, I need a Url for the Gargoyle font. Please.
Thanks.
Starsinger
Theresa - [Starsinger@Webtv.net]
Mon Aug 24 06:39:43 PM
IP: proxy-212.iap.bryant.webtv.net
42 days until the Rising.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Mon Aug 24 07:25:43 AM
IP: pn3-ppp-104.primary.net
It's ready! "Shameless Plug," now posted on my page! Along with some cool new pics in the Gallery and the Annex. Should have the Gathering photos done soon (I've been procrastinating because I have a love/hate relationship with the scanner).
Christine - [vecna@eskimo.com]
Mon Aug 24 02:41:12 AM
IP: vecna.ndip.eskimo.net
Whoops, forgot to name that last one. Okay, mistake remedied.
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Mon Aug 24 12:21:18 AM
IP: hil-dnppy-116.oh.compuserve.net
(Doug's servant rushes in wearing a large lightbulb on his head and then runs back out. Doug then rides in on a white stallion, dressed in full plate mail armor and carrying a bastard sword.)
Exit light, enter knight! Anybody get it?
Okay, shameless Metallica joke. Sorry, I couldn't think of a better Blaise-ism.
Brian- Good to hear from you again. Yes, I'll be sticking with the original model, as will Lisa. Elsewhere, though, she's Kitainia and I am Mikrog. Mikrog is an orc warlock I once had as the hero of a fantasy novel I never finished once I realized it wasn't turning out too well and I didn't have time for it. But it's still a nice name.
On the jokes, no, I didn't use them. I'd printed the jokes out, but I forgot the pages! (slaps forehead) Maybe next year. Thank you just the same, though. I'm sure I'll find plenty of uses for all of them regardless.
And thanks for saying you're gonna read my fanfic! I'll have a new story posted soon enough, I'm working on it. Might I also recommend Christi Smith Hayden's, Leva Mevis's, and A Fan's work? They're all also excellent, though not as good as the TGS people's, Christine's, or Coyote's (in my opinion). And don't worry, I'm sure there's more than one member to the Jamaican Gargoyles Fans contigent. You just haven't yet met the others.
(Doug smiles and waves goodbye, then waves his horse around and tells it to giddy up. Instead, it bucks him off and gallops out of the CR without him. Doug, never the stereotypical Texan, groans as he pulls his heavily armored self back to his feet and clanks out of the comment room.)
Anonymous
Mon Aug 24 12:20:20 AM
IP: hil-dnppy-116.oh.compuserve.net
Doug , Did you use any of the jokes ?
Brian
Mon Aug 24 12:07:58 AM
IP: 250ppp114.mpinet.net
Hey guys and girls , (respectful bow) , nice to get a chance to say my share . I'm not gonna be able to post so often for a while as I've benn doing a lot of travelling up and down in Orlando and Maryland for the past week and I just got to write today , but I did get a chance to read it on Friday , and I must say , though I have not yet read Christines report , if its out , I am looking forward to it .
Kitainia : Nice name , before I read you post I was considering changing the name I used here , but for some reason , after you did , I lost the urge . Nice to hear from you again though .
Doug : Are you planning to change your callsign as well , or are you gonna stick with the origional .
Mandi : I do'nt really mind having to accompany my Mother on this trip though sometimes I do feel like I'm just here for her sense of security , and the occasional use as a beast of burden , now that does bug me .
Lady Mystic : About my never making it to the gathering , my chabces are slim , though I do have hopes for next year since its a bit closer to home , but you see , there is the problem of school . In Jamaica you get holidays around the 10th of July , and go back around the 1st of September . But all that has been thrown into uncertainty , I may/may not be going to 6th form , I may/maynot be going to school in the states , I may/may not be able to bargain my way into it with my parents . It's not for any lack of trying , but as you can tell , at this point the future is very uncertain . And I very much want to meet all of you .
Jackal : I can honestly say that I have met very few people who provoke heated argument from me the way that you do , even though I rarely post it , and I can honestly say that I truly respect you . All that being said and done , You're "sugar lump" seems kinda scary to me .
And to add a dose of spontaneosity :
Garg. fan fiction I make a point of reading -
Coyote the Bando's
Tgs (all of it)
Christine's work
Doug's
Any recommendations for people that I should add to this list .
Oh almost forgot .
Ninth of two : Welcome to the group on behalf of the Jamaican contingent , whiich I do believe is just me .
Later all , I'll answer the survey questions later on .
Brian - [aliscke@jamweb.net]
Mon Aug 24 12:06:07 AM
IP: 250ppp114.mpinet.net
(Doug walks in, slipping the security guard a ten-spot so he can go around instead of through the metal detector.)
Coyote- Will do. Now if I can only find the right website and learn HTML programming. And have Alex get a new scanner, of course. I'd use the UT library one, but that costs five bucks per picture scanned and they even charge you for mistakes. I would prefer to go the cheaper way in this and use my buddy's scanner, if he ever gets a new one (come on, you have the money, Gubio, stop procrastinating!). Just so you know, you did come pretty close. Hair length and color, eyes, face, jewelry, clothes, the pose, it all looks right and great! Even the gargoyle features. Sometimes I think your pic even looks better than the real Lisa. (If she reads this post, I am probably sleeping on the couch tonight.)
Left out one enemy in my list of worst ones- the TGS lawyer. How could I forget him? (rolls eyes and sighs heavily) Hope this comment doesn't result in a defamation suit on his part.
Later!
(Doug walks back out, the metal detector chiming loudly as he walks through. The security guard ignores it and lets him leave peaceably.)
Doug
Mon Aug 24 12:00:25 AM
IP: hil-dnppy-116.oh.compuserve.net
**After much difficulty, Coyote is able to enter the room. Looking out the door, the casual observer can see a big guy in what looks like a mechanic's overalls standing in the doorway.**
Don't mind him, that's just my ISP admin. The line was kind of busy ...
Doug: Sure, .gif format is okay, but you might want to put it on a website and just send me a URL for it ... my computer not only has trouble sending graphics, it *really* has trouble receiving them unless they're small. But do let me see what she looks like IRL (I'm curious to see how close I came.).
Man, one of these posts I'll get those questions copied down to answer them ...
**Coyote turns and leaves. The big mechanic at the door grunts in his direction as he leaves, closing the door behind Coyote.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Sun Aug 23 09:56:23 PM
IP: 207.91.254.53
Here's my top 5 people who I model my fighting style after if I have to fight someone:
1. "The Most Dangerous Man Alive" Ken Shamrock (from the Ultimate Fighting Championship)
2. Dan "The Beast" Severn (also from the UFC)
3. Chuck Zito (you know, that guy in New York who hangs out at Scores and kicked Jean-Claude Van Damme's scrawny Belgium butt not too long ago)
4. Kung-Fu Phooey (hey, that cartoon dog kicked some ass!)
5. pro wrassler "Nature Boy" Ric Flair ("I got to STYLE and PROFILE! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!")
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Sun Aug 23 09:53:59 PM
IP: client-151-200-120-146.bellatlantic.net
(The figure that followed Lisa out suddenly walks back in, revealing itself to be...Doug!! And everyone was worried!)
Heh heh, scared y'all!!
Coyote: Good picture of my girlfriend, you're an excellent artist. If my friend Alex "Gubio" Cleary ever gets a new scanner, I'll send you one of her IRL. .gif format okay for you?
Sevarius Jr.: I feel your pain, man. I too have hardly anything to say right now.
Survey (most new questions Lisa has already answered for me, as we share many preferences):
Unseelie you think has been most active in your life: The Morrigan. I once dated a girl named Melanie Ansley who was evil as she is, without the crow voice. Thank goodness we broke up so long ago. Wonder what she's doing now. Nothing good, probably.
Top five people you model your fighting style after if you have to fight someone (RL): Bruce Lee, Evander Holyfield, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Chan, and Zorro (but I carve a D instead of a Z on the enemy, of course).
Top Five People you model your fighting style after (fantasy, male): Brooklyn, Xanatos, Ken (from Street Fighter), Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat), and that most excellent dark elf swordsman Drizzt do'Urden.
What you think you will happen to you after you die: Anything but what that psycho jerk street evangelist Pastor John says will happen to me. Hopefully, I'll end up in some place like Brightwater in Arborea (see TSR's Planescape Setting to learn of the endless party realm I'm talking about).
Worst Enemies: The Vayos Comos Ninjas street gang here in Austin (the Ravens and I have broken up their criminal activity and called the cops many times), the local Mafia (Lisa's pals with them, but not me. No, I have to owe them money!), the Unseelie Court (they will be so, if they were real, and sometimes I think they could be), Pastor John and his crowd of course, and if I ever have the resources to take them on, Saddam Hussein, the Khmer Rouge, the Iranian Ayatollahs (except Khatami and his friends, of course, they're cool people), and the Taliban.
See y'all later, I have to go work on fanfiction.
(Doug melts back into the shadows and leaves the CR.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Sun Aug 23 08:37:36 PM
IP: hd59-188.hil.compuserve.com
LISA - Madoc was originally going to have a moustache, but then we decided that that would be too cliched (too many villains out there already have moustaches). He does have one in his "Maddox" form, though.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Sun Aug 23 08:22:13 PM
IP: pn7-ppp-81.primary.net
(Lisa is chased back in by the angry mob. She quickly yells out an apology and they all forgive her and go back to what they were doing before. Phew.)
SJ: It's not a ring, it's a stud. And I'm glad some guy besides Doug, Jim, and Ray likes it. No body piercings anywhere other than ears and nose in case you're wondering. I don't want to get them, no matter how cool they may be. Like Curtis's dad once said in the comics, they look great now, but forty or fifty years down the road, they ain't pretty. And some body piercings are difficult to get rid of.
Coyote: Yep, constructive criticism is what my nitpicking was. I'm not holding anything against you. It was a very good picture. Doug likes it a lot. It just wasn't accurate in a few ways and that's alright. Saw the new one up, it's perfect. Look forward to seeing the others.
And now that I've found them, my survey questions!!
Favorite Myths and Legends: The King Arthur stories, and Greek and Norse myths, esp. the stories of Loki and Hercules.
Favorite Unseelie: Madoc. He is so sinister and makes a great villian. Hope he likes that appreciation gift I sent him. I've also heard he was going to have a mustache, but the TGS people scrapped it. That's too bad. I think he'd look good with one. Only my opinion.
Unseelie you think has been most active in your life: Grimalkin, the evil cat fairy. I swear my pal Alex's cat Mist has to be Grimalkin in disguise. Otherwise, how could she possibly compel me and everyone else to pet her whenever we lay eyes on it? And if that wasn't true where could she have gotten her severe attitude problem? The one that makes her be so rough on mice and lizards and yowl so loudly sometimes. I hope for our sake she isn't Grimalkin, but it is possible. (hums Twilight Zone theme music)
Top five people you model your fighting style after if you have to fight someone (RL): Bruce Lee, Calista Flockhart's kickboxing stunt double (Ally McBeal), Muhammad Ali, Jackie Chan (he may be a bad actor, but he can kick bootie!), and Christy Martin (female boxing sensation). Too bad so few of these are women, maybe in the future more tough girls will become famous. I hope so.
Top Five People you model your fighting style after (fantasy, female): Angela, Demona, Fox, Sakura (Street Fighter gal, she has some interesting moves I've occasionally been able to copy IRL), and Sonya Blade (Mortal Kombat. Yes, I've also been able to copy some of her moves, though never a fatality).
Favorite Weapons: Swords, nightsticks, chains, crossbows, grenades of all sorts, water guns, and my own body.
Least Favorite Weapons: Shuriken, machine guns, shrapnel bombs, nukes, germs, poison gas, and air tasers.
Favorite Hang-Outs in Your Hometown: Threadgill's Resturant, Northcross Mall, the Paradox Nightclub, the Texas Union, and Einstein's video arcade.
Favorite Buildings in Hometown: The UT Tower, the Texas State Capitol, and the above hangouts.
What you think you will happen to you after you die: I will enter the Great Beyond, highfive the Almighty, and then hopefully come back as an even better person.
Worst Enemies: Uh, it's none of your business who my enemies are. They'll be beaten soon anyway once I find them. I'll just leave this question open so people can answer it.
Favorite Filks: Gargoyle Man, Banks of Avalon, and I am the Very Model of a Modern-Day Geneticist. (from Gathering 97)
Name for the Gathering 99 Longhorn-garg Mascot: Brazos.
Favorite Dragon: The European style blue ones. Second is Orientals, especially the Japanese style. Those really look nice, in my opinion.
What do YOU do when your computer acts disobediently?
Give it a ringing slap across the hard drive.
What do you do when it talks back to you?
Shake the monitor and yell obscenities at the stupid machine.
What do you do when it punishes YOU?
Trust me, you don't want to know.
What do you do to punish it back?
Treat it to a several-hour game of Duke Nukem 3d, in which I kill many of its enemy programs.
What's Your Hobbies: Reading, Exploring the Internet, Basketball, Volleyball, D&D, Kickboxing, Chess, Video Games.
Favorite Activities (Keep it clean): chatting online, making money, everything above.
Most Favorite Meal(s): Jack in the Box chicken sandwiches, the pizza I've earlier mentioned, Popeye's Fried Chicken, and a good freshly slain and roasted dragon steak (grin).
What's Your Zodiac Sign? Leo.
What do you like and dislike about your sign? I like the dominating personality it gives you and how it makes you very outgoing and understanding. There's not much I don't like about the lion sign.
What do you like and dislike about other zodiac signs? That's too long to answer here.
What's Your Element? Fire. Yeah, fire, fire, fire...Settle down, Lisa.
What do you like and dislike about your element? I like its warmness and ability to assimilate anything. But not fire's tendency to sometimes inadvertently burn people up (temper, temper!).
Favorite Quote -Yours: I've said so many I can't think of a favorite. Oh well.
Someone else's: "Remember: No matter who they are, your enemies' brains are made of tapioca." (Snake McTaggart, modifying something said earlier by Bugs Bunny.)
Most Annoying Pet-Peeve: People refusing to follow traffic safety laws. I see a bike rider without a helmet or someone turning without their signal on, I get major road rage.
Favorite Animal Pet Name: Ruby (for a snake).
Least Favorite Pet Name: Fluffy (for anything).
Favorite Type of Animal Pet: Cats.
Least Favorite Animal Pet: Spiders, Insects, or Iguanas.
Favorite Gargoyles Joke(s): All the ones Doug's earlier mentioned, plus that part in "Reawakenings" when the robber gives back all the money and turns himself in because "six monsters just told me to."
Favorite Joke(s) You Tell People: Can't really think of any right now, sorry.
Favorite Computer Game: Duke Nukem 3d.
Favorite Video Games: Final Fantasy Series, Street Fighter Series, and others I've mentioned already.
Favorite Board Games: Chess (which I'm pretty good at), and Gargoyles Monopoly (Doug and me's own creation).
Favorite Magazine: Dragon.
What's the color of your blankie (blanket)? Don't have one.
How often do you visit this page per day or week? Every day if possible, sometimes more than once if I feel like it.
How often do you visit other Gargoyles-related sites? Every day if possible, sometimes more.
Which ones do you visit? Station 8, www.gargoyles-fans.org, TGS site.
Why and how do gargoyle females have such skinny waists? I don't know, but I'm jealous.
Why do pens dry up or leak when you need them the most? It's a conspiracy, perpetrated by a certain Illuminatius named Nick Mackovic. That's what Doug says, anyway.
Why do bad things happen in groups? Ah, the twisting ways of fate.
Is the grass always greener on someone else's lawn? Probably.
Is the sky always bluer on someone else's planet? Could be, I haven't been to too many other planets. I'll ask Mowie about that if he ever comes this way again.
Are fish using our oceans and lakes for their own private toilets? Gack...I'm not going to answer this.
Are You Going To The Gathering? I didn't, and I am still pissed about it. Oh well.
Are You Going Next Year? Yes, if I can afford it (and I'm already planning to save for it).
That's all for now, later people!
(Lisa walks back out, followed by a shadowy figure she does not seem to notice. Uh oh.)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Sun Aug 23 08:14:17 PM
IP: hd36-195.hil.compuserve.com
**Coyote jogs in again.**
Lisa: The fix on your pic is up. Follow my name link (again.).
**Coyote jogs out.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Sun Aug 23 07:40:48 PM
IP: 207.91.254.50
Todd: Thanks for agreeing. THAT would be Demona's "fate worst than death".
OHHH! Touche! I can't wait to see what happens when Alex reaches the mischievousness that comes with an unwilling child and the anger of an even more disobedient teenager! (Sorry teens! Wait I'm one of them! Well not for long. :)) Puck what have you gotten yourself into? Puck: "I've created a fae-monster! ... I'm *soooo* proud! Wait Alex, don't you want to do your lesson now? Wait Alex, what are you doing?!" OOUCH! I can hear him actually saying this stuff. Hmm... I wonder what "stories" Greg had in mind for those "golden" years of Alex's childhood and adolescence? Actually, I wonder what stories the whole room can come up with based on this scenario? Got any more ideas? Todd? Everyone?
Lady Mystic - [TJSSLSSAS@aol.com]
Dearborn, MI
Sun Aug 23 07:10:43 PM
IP: 204-97-98.ipt.aol.com
Oh PERFECT. The comment room gets cleared, so now I can make a post as long as I want it, and I have nothing to say.
Hmmm...I suppose I should point out one thing--Lisa, I love the nose ring! (at least, I am assuming that's what that little dot on your nose in Coyote's pic really is).
Sevarius Jr. - [bpoole@mailexcite.com]
Sun Aug 23 07:03:25 PM
IP: client-151-200-120-91.bellatlantic.net
**Coyote sheepishly walks into the room.**
Heh ...
Lisa: Well ... I was more concerned about the colors (my computer isn't the greatest on colors), but your comments are taken as constructive criticism. Most of them fall under the category of guesses I made about certain things (the handkerchief, the pocketknife). Some of them are just my art style (ask anybody who's seen my human women, most of them at that scale have huge lips!). Oh, and I wasn't sure whether the message I sent you got through or not ... my server chose that time to do some data acrobatics and gave me back error messages. It won't take too much effort to make some small changes in the pic and repost it, don't worry about it.
Tricks on Demona: Hmmm ... babies and poodles are pretty good ideas for cruel tricks to play on everybody's favorite genocidal psycopathic gargoyle ... wish I could think of something better.
**Coyote shrugs his shoulders, turning and leaving.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Sun Aug 23 06:55:31 PM
IP: 207.91.254.50
LADY MYSTIC - Thanks for the comments - and you're right about that; being turned into a cute little human baby would be a fate worse than death for Demona. As for my own creativity demon - that extends in part from the feeling that it would be a lot of fun to see some of Puck's pranks backfire on him while he's Owen. (Another possibility would be to have Alex innocently try out a few mischief spells that Puck taught him, which take effect upon Owen with humiliating results. Maybe that'll eventually make Puck consider the idea of teaching Alex some moderation and restraint in the use of magic - it's probably the only thing that will :).
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Sun Aug 23 06:28:58 PM
IP: pn6-ppp-21.primary.net
Did I say the photo? I meant the picture! Major grammatical mistake! Sorry!!
Now if I can only find those survey questions I've been meaning to ask you people...
Lisa
Sun Aug 23 05:28:00 PM
IP: hd12-222.hil.compuserve.com
(Lisa walks in and quickly pulls out her handkerchief and ties it over her nose and mouth, as the CR janitors haven't quite gotten all the sewer stench out of the room yet. She coughs angrily as she walks forward to say her piece.)
Alright, Doug! I know you're responsible for this!! Our psychic link (and your last post) tells me so!! How dare you get this stench all over our beloved comment room! Be glad I'm not gonna tell the TGS lawyer about this. (The lawyer, who has heard everything she says, giggles maniacally under his gas mask and runs off to prepare yet another suit. Lisa slaps her forehead in anger.) Whoops! Oh well, FCT&M (Fish, Cage, Thomas, and McBeal) needs our business again anyway. Their lawyers are so inept they hardly get any, this is probably for the best.
Coyote: What wrong URL? I haven't gotten any e-mails from you or posts in here about this. That's alright, mistakes happen. And on the photo, great job! I love the pose you have me in. You got it all right except for a few things which I shall list below.
1. My ears. They are not that big! Remember, I can pass for human as long as I keep my wings caped and my tail tucked in, and nobody could look human with ears like that! I've always seen my ears as being like those of the elves in TSR novels, human size but pointed at the top so I can tuck them under my hair and hide the abnormality.
2. Hair- What's with all those white spots in it? I'm not going gray that bad! Other than that, you got it right. I like the style you put it in with the forelocks standing out like that. I usually wear that style IRL (when my hair will stay that way, sometimes it gets cocky).
3. I have never worn that much lipstick. (:)) Usually, I just wear as much as Rosanna does in the photo and no other makeup other than a base and a little ointment. I don't really need it that much, unlike many women (holds up her arms to deflect the slings and arrows of jealousy and envy). Plus all the nice guys I've dated, and myself, prefer the natural look.
4. I'm half-garg, not whole garg. Therefore I look a lot more human than the average gargoyle. Namely, my hands have five fingers, my knee and elbow protusions aren't quite as defined, my feet are human size without the heel spike, and I have four toes on each foot. Claws are also smaller and a little less pointy. You've got the garg look down pat for me, but I'm not full garg, so it's not completely the right look. SJ's dad didn't mutate me that much.
5. I keep my knife in a pocket, not in a belt sheath. Easier to take it out that way when I need to use it. Handkerchief also stays fully inside my pocket, not dangling out of it like that.
You don't have to fix these mistakes, I just thought I'd point them out to you. No picture can ever be exactly right, not even a photograph. But this one is good, thank you for doing it. It's a great first effort. I look forward to seeing the others when they're ready. Keep up the good work.
Oh, and by the way, since you're including me in WCC, do you want to also include my cycle and water gun? Just curious. I can give you data on them if you do. I hope I get to bring the Steamer along. The image I have in my mind of a Rokkan or three all wet with very hot water just looks too good for me not to pass it up.
Later all!
(Lisa walks back out, fanning her arms and wings about quickly to fan the stench away from her. Unfortunately, this causes it to blow right onto many people who were trying to avoid it and she ends up being chased out of the comment room by an angry mob of Gargoyles fans.)
Lisa - [dierdre34@yahoo.com]
Sun Aug 23 05:25:51 PM
IP: hd12-222.hil.compuserve.com
**Coyote is heard yelling "D'OH!" very loudly, and rushes into the room smacking himself on the forehead.**
Real quick!
Kitainia: I gave you the wrong URL!! Click my name link to get to your pic. Sorry!
**Coyote leaves, kicking his own butt on the way out.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Sun Aug 23 04:37:31 PM
IP: 207.91.254.41
Okay. I'll explain. You see since Demona would be a human baby and given my little dialog, the only thing that makes Demona different from other babies is the fact that she has a gargoyle's, and an adult's, persona under all that soft pink flesh. She is so adorable that any human takes everything she does as being "cute and sweet", and would gladly offer to take care of her. The thing that annoys Demona the most (in this scenario) is being misunderstood (well actually doesn't that annoy her in any scenario?) and that's The Puck's main goal. Annoy the #@*% out of her and mock the heck out of her at the same time. He wouldn't have to take care of her because there are so many offers to take care of this beautiful, sweet orphaned babe.
And the connection with the real Demona and her problems is the fact that Baby Human Demona is, oh disgusted to even breathe the words, *human* all day everyday, and a baby at that. And she can't take care of herself, let alone carryout any of her plans. And who will take care of her? HUMANS. And what's worse is that they are willing! (Demona takes this as a sign of mockery of her mental and moral beliefs. We all know this for we've seen this happen. At least subtly.) And **gulp** they LOVE her! They **shudder** cuddle her! Oh the horror! "PUCK! What I'm going to do to you once I figure a way out of this #%*!, ?$@#*!% mess! ARRGGHH!! Why won't my body do what I want it to do! I just make pathetic noises and barely roll anywhere! ppuuuUUUCCCKKK!!" **mental grow, which tranforms into a baby's cry in the physical world** "You'll pay for this!" And what happens? An adult picks up Baby Human Demona and cradles her in her lap. "Oh the humility! Having to depend on humans! Like THIS!"
Todd: But your creativity demon is funny! It's a better joke, but IMO mine's a better punishment in the form of joke for Demona (from Puck). It gets Demona right where it hurts. (While yours gets it right in the funny bone! <G>) And thanks for taking the time to read my long post. More importantly, thanks for giving some imput on the matter. (I thought some might skip over segments of my many-topics post. It had a lot of interesting things mentioned. I'm glad to see someone read everything. And I'm glad to see a reaction from what I said!) Thanks! :)
Lady Mystic - [TJSSLSSAS@aol.com]
Dearborn, MI
Sun Aug 23 03:49:49 PM
IP: 173-242-50.ipt.aol.com
LADY MYSTIC - Actually, I'm not sure that Puck would wind up entirely enjoying the results of turning Demona into a baby. Because there soon raises the issue of: who takes care of her? And given which character in the Gargoyles Universe has the most experience with unusual babies, I've got the feeling that Owen/Puck would soon have a second charge on his hands (and serve him right, too:)
For an even worse creativity demon, Puck turns Demona into a French poodle; whereupon Brooklyn says, "Hey! Now she really is a b-" to be cut off in mid-sentence by an indignant Angela (who doesn't want him talkng that way about her mother) and an indignant Sata (who doesn't want him using such words in front of the twins).
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Sun Aug 23 02:36:14 PM
IP: pn7-ppp-121.primary.net
Yes, the CR has finally been cleared! Now I can get back to my Blaise-isms!!
(A manhole cover in the floor pops up, and several people faint from the terrible smell as a really dirty, slime-covered, and smelly Doug climbs out, looking like he's been through a war zone. The security guards quickly rush over and spray him with some compound that gets rid of the stink, then seal up the manhole cover as Doug walks to the CR center to say what he has to say.)
That is the last time I take the underground route to get in here. I almost got lost in all the hot steam tunnels, slimy sewers, smelly underground passages, and worse of all those super-dangerous subway tracks!! And all the giant rats, normal rats, snakes, alligators, mutant ninja turtles, mole people, and everything else down there really didn't make the trip any nicer. From now on, unless absolutely necessary, I'm sticking to travel above ground!
Leva: Great job on Beastly Knights, I just got done reading it and your other Gargs/B&B crossovers. I've decided not to do one myself after all, main reason being that I never really watched that show (what was I thinking?). Oh well. One thing I should correct you on- the tunnels under New York are pretty big. My sources indicate that there are at least thirty stories of underground tracks, subway tunnels, ancient aqueducts, coal tunnels, old sewers, abandoned basements and train stations, disused gas mains, old machine tunnels, and other underground passages beneath Manhattan and the other New York boroughs. Yeah, the tunnels may not seem big to someone who's never lived in them (yes, I know, I haven't either) but in truth they are. And they're also home to over ten thousand previously homeless 'mole people.' And many other nasty things besides. I am probably never going to go down there again.
Gorebash: You got the place clearing, good job, but the add comment page still doesn't have a repost feature. Just a suggestion for your next accomplishment.
Ninth!!! Later all!
(Doug goes to find a shower and wash off all the tunnel gunk he picked up during his underground trip.)
Doug - [frostfire@mail.utexas.edu]
Sun Aug 23 11:49:07 AM
IP: hd82-016.hil.compuserve.com
EIGHTH!!
**Coyote laughs once, running out of the room.**
Coyote the Bando - [1134@i-is.com]
Algonac, Michigan
Sun Aug 23 11:23:58 AM
IP: 207.91.254.41
Ooo... do I get a good place?
ED
Sun Aug 23 11:15:41 AM
IP: p253-penguin-gui.tch.virgin.net
Yeah! SIXTH!!
I'm really glad the crisis has been averted in here. Now we can write all these really long posts and stuff...although I can't think of what to write right now! Argh!
Ravyn Maza
Sun Aug 23 10:30:36 AM
IP: svm-ts4-16.c2i2.com
Phew! The nightmare is finally over, and the TGS comment room is cleared again! Let's hope that this is the last time that we have a big Station 8 disaster.
Oh, and 43 days until the Rising.
Todd Jensen - [merlyn@ninenet.com]
St. Louis, MO
Sun Aug 23 07:27:38 AM
IP: pn9-ppp-209.primary.net
Alright! FOURTH! (Gosh, what's next?! This is ridiculous!)
Lady Mystic
Sun Aug 23 07:10:42 AM
IP: 200-223-231.ipt.aol.com
Ahhh!!! Sorry, the "submit" button is too sensitive! My apologies. :(
And: THIRD!
Lady Mystic
Sun Aug 23 07:08:35 AM
IP: 200-223-231.ipt.aol.com
YES! The CR was cleared!
Hi DumlaoX! And thanks for notifying us that there will be improvements as time progresses. I understand the situation. Take your time. Please don't feel rushed on our account.
Christine> :( You don't know how upset I am in hearing/seeing that you're books aren't ready yet. And that's more for your sake than mine. I'll pray for you (and I'm not even that religious!). Hope everything goes well! <:)
Hi Lisa! Welcome back! :)
Now for some things that I couldn't get to before...
My survey answers to Doug's questions:
I'm not a gamer right now, but I may take it up in the future. So my answers to the game/RPG/etc questions are: N/A
Favorite kind of Dragon: Well I like the European/Western World design of dragons much more than the Oriental/Eastern World design. Then it can get as technical as (or as general as) "my favorite gargoyle looks" answers. It dedends on the dragon. I like the dragons Irene Radford's "Dragon Nimbus" Series. They are iridescent and transparent. They are most times invisable except for the general outline of rainbow colors. When they fly they they make it seem like flashes of moving rainbows. Their eyes look like faceted, many colored gem/crystals. Most of the dragons have a dominant color. They have psychic abilities and can fly through a different dimension to get to another part of that planet very quickly. And that's just a summary of what they are like. They are awesome in all the sense of the word.
My survey answers:
What do YOU do when your computer acts disobediently? It's been doing that now for the past month or so. It's getting progressively worse. And Fire Storm's went "fubar" on him a few weeks ago. I wish I could destroy it totally into tiny pieces. Then get Ra's Chamber of Life from the StarGate movie and put it all in there. After it is healed I will put it back on my desk and yell at it. Then ask it if it feels all better after it's nap. (<smirk, evil grin>) OR Maybe I'll turn into my fae persona and do a little bit of punishing. The computer'll never see it coming! <evil grin>
What do you do when it talks back to you? What does it say? It almost always says: "Program has crashed. Fix program?" And that's all it knows what to say.
What do you do when it punishes YOU? Wish for Lady Mystic to actually be real. (:))
What do you do to punish it back? I get Fire Storm to fix it. It doesn't like being corrected. It talks back. So Fire Storm opens it up and takes apart its insides. After the operation the computer _usually_ says: "Okay I needed that. Thanks." And it gives Fire Storm a shining babyface smile. (Okay I'm being a little wierd here.)
What's Your Hobbies: Art, writing, reading, fueling the imagination, learning, and arts and crafts... Did I mention art, writing, and reading? No! Well... art, writing, reading. Did I mention art? :)
Favorite Activities (Keep it clean): spending quality time with my sister, spending quality time with Fire Storm, reading to my sister, teaching my sister, art, writing, reading, fueling the imagination, learning, arts and crafts, watching TV, listening to music, dancing to music, looking at old family photos, traveling in my family's motor home, going camping, some other things I won't mention here ... I know I'm forgeting some things.
Most Favorite Meal(s): dinner/supper, dessert is second. Foods: a good welldone steak and baked potatoes, feticcini alfredo, Fire Storm's spaghetti, Greenfield Village's Eagle Tavern's strawberry shortcake dessert. It's a meal in itself. <yum> Strawberries, ... the list goes on.
What's Your Zodiac Sign? What do you like and dislike about your sign? Scorpio. And I love just about everything about it!
What do you like and dislike about other zodiac signs? I'll have to think about that. But nothing I can recall at the moment.
What's Your Element? What do you like and dislike about your element? Water. I truely love everything about it.
Most Annoying Pet-Peeve: People who don't clean up after themselves. (You know who you are!)
Favorite Animal Pet Name (doesn't have to be YOUR pet's name, a name reserved for pets, or a pet-like name; it can be any name you would like for a pet) - specify the type of animal it's for (cat, dog, lizard, fish... type of cat, dog... color of animal...): Well, it depends on the animal as an individual. So I really have no favorites. (At least yet anyway.)
Least Favorite Pet Name (same guidelines as specified above): See above.
Favorite Type of Animal Pet (cat, dog, lizard, fish... type of cat, dog... color of animal...): dogs -- anything but Chihuahuas, and the rest depends on the animal as an individual.
Least Favorite Animal Pet (same guidelines as specified above): Chihuahuas. My appologies to anyone who love them. I had a friend who had one. The dog was nice, but vicious. It always bit my sister. (I know that really isn't an example for the who bread.) But I never found them that cute or cuddly.
Favorite Gargoyles Joke(s): All the show's inside jokes. Also: Fire Storm's "What the PUCK!" -- Say it out loud. You'll see the connection it has to the much more universal phrase. <G>
Favorite Joke(s) You Tell People: Ahh, I can't say some here. (Some are Gargoyles related, while some aren't.)
Favorite Computer Game And/Or Other Games: Othello (very few have ever beaten me), card solitaire, classic children's board games (Shoots & Ladders, Memory, ect) -- I love playing them with my sister, usually whatever computer games Fire Storm plays, Atari's "MASH", "Freeway", "Ms. Packman", and "Space Invaders", ... and a few more that I can't recall at the moment.
Favorite Magazine: National Geographic, National Geographic World and 3,2,1 Contact/Kid's Contact -- it's hard to give some things up, Discover, Doll's Magazine, any archeological and art magazine, YM -- another hard one to give up, ... I know I've forgotten some.
Favorite Word(s): Love, energy, mind, soul, fun, happy, nature,
Least Favorite Word(s): Hate, death, genocide, depression, swear/curse words. (People who know me very well know that I very seldom swear. And I am very strict on that policy. I only swear for emphasis.)
What's the color of your bankie (blanket)? Don't have a "bankie", except the one on my bed. And there is no sentimental value in it.
How often do you visit this page per day or week? Regularly. Anywhere from a few times per day to every couple of days. Depends on my RL schedule.
How often do you visit other Gargoyles-related sites? See above.
Which ones do you visit? gargoyles-fans.org, Station8, many art sites, almost everyone's (that's been here and on s8: Gargoyles CR) at least once, ...
Why and how gargoyle famales have such skinny waists? Male hormones and the public's view of "physically attractive".
If a group of birds are called a flock and a group of cattle is called a herd -- What's a group a gargoyles gliding in the air called? Hmm... a clan, but that's too general. I'll have to think about that one.
What's a group of garg-beasts called? See above.
If Alex did an "Equality" thing to the twins, what do you think would be the first things they say after turning human? Wow! This is WEIRD! Hey lets go and have some fun! (Alright, I'm tired and my imagination isn't too alive at the moment. I'll come back to some of these later when I'm fully rested. And when my mind isn't fuzzy from this flu Fire Storm gave me.)
What do you think they would do during the day? Where would they go? What would they do? See above.
If Puck played a joke on Demona again (ala "The Mirror"), what do you think she might be turned into this time? Hmm... Well, maybe he'd turn her into a gargbeast of maybe a human baby. ("Oh isn't she adorable! Those cutesy little cheeks." Major cheek pinching time. "Oh those adorable little gurgles! I wonder what she's trying to say?" Yeah we all know exactly what she'd be trying to say. "Whatever it is it's sure to be adorable. Yes, isn't that right Baby. Yes just cutesy-wootsy adorable. Yes you are! Yes you are!" And there procedes the cuddling, hugging, and gentle, yet annoying, fondling of the Baby Demona by the unaware adults. YES, Demona is powerless! And she doesn't have the ability to do a thing about it. Especially since Puck did a little bit of his signature trick along with it. Yep, Demona will never be able to carry out her plans if she can't grow up. All she'll be able to do is gurgle, whine, cry, poop, and eat. FOR ETERNITY! Yes! Oh would The Puck relish the moment! Every minute of it! <Evil Grin>)
Why did the gargoyle cross the road? So other people would ask this question.
Why do pens dry up or leak when you need them the most? The companies make them for that specific purpose. It's a conspiracy I tell ya. They WANT it that way. **Whispering: Shh! They have *plans*.**
Why do bad things happen in groups? Because our subconscious plans it that way.
Is the grass always greener on someone else's lawn? Yep! Sure is! Except if you count all the green weeds in ours. The grass is brownish green, but the weeds are as health as ever!
Is the sky always bluer on someone else's planet? Depends on the planet, its star, and the "someone" ocular biology.
Are fish using our oceans and lakes for their own private toilets? (...NEXT on Sick Sad World) Yes, they sure are. And isn't it disgusting. Hey, but look at all the water on the planet. It's the same water that bacteria from before the dinosaurs lived in. Now that's even more disgusting, in a scary way.
Did you go to the Gathering? No, but Fire Storm did.
Are You Going Next Year? Definitely.
Lady Mystic - [TJSSLSSAS@aol.com]
Dearborn, MI
Sun Aug 23 07:06:33 AM
IP: 200-223-231.ipt.aol.com
YES! The CR was cleared!
Hi DumlaoX! And thanks for notifying us that there will be improvements as time progresses. I understand the situation. Take your time. Please don't feel rushed on our account.
Christine> :( You don't know how upset I am in hearing/seeing that you're books aren't ready yet. And that's more for your sake than mine. I'll pray for you (and I'm not even that religious!). Hope everything goes well! <:)
Hi Lisa! Welcome back! :)
Now for some things that I couldn't get to before...
My survey answers to Doug's questions:
I'm not a gamer right now, but I may take it up in the future. So my answers to the game/RPG/etc questions are: N/A
Favorite kind of Dragon: Well I like the European/Western World design of dragons much more than the Oriental/Eastern World design. Then it can get as technical as (or as general as) "my favorite gargoyle looks" answers. It dedends on the dragon. I like the dragons Irene Radford's "Dragon Nimbus" Series. They are iridescent and transparent. They are most times invisable except for the general outline of rainbow colors. When they fly they they make it seem like flashes of moving rainbows. Their eyes look like faceted, many colored gem/crystals. Most of the dragons have a dominant color. They have psychic abilities and can fly through a different dimension to get to another part of that planet very quickly. And that's just a summary of what they are like. They are awesome in all the sense of the word.
My survey answers:
What do YOU do when your computer acts disobediently? It's been doing that now for the past month or so. It's getting progressively worse. And Fire Storm's went "fubar" on him a few weeks ago. I wish I could destroy it totally into tiny pieces. Then get Ra's Chamber of Life from the StarGate movie and put it all in there. After it is healed I will put it back on my desk and yell at it. Then ask it if it feels all better after it's nap. (<smirk, evil grin>) OR Maybe I'll turn into my fae persona and do a little bit of punishing. The computer'll never see it coming! <evil grin>
What do you do when it talks back to you? What does it say? It almost always says: "Program has crashed. Fix program?" And that's all it knows what to say.
What do you do when it punishes YOU? Wish for Lady Mystic to actually be real. (:))
What do you do to punish it back? I get Fire Storm to fix it. It doesn't like being corrected. It talks back. So Fire Storm opens it up and takes apart its insides. After the operation the computer _usually_ says: "Okay I needed that. Thanks." And it gives Fire Storm a shining babyface smile. (Okay I'm being a little wierd here.)
What's Your Hobbies: Art, writing, reading, fueling the imagination, learning, and arts and crafts... Did I mention art, writing, and reading? No! Well... art, writing, reading. Did I mention art? :)
Favorite Activities (Keep it clean): spending quality time with my sister, spending quality time with Fire Storm, reading to my sister, teaching my sister, art, writing, reading, fueling the imagination, learning, arts and crafts, watching TV, listening to music, dancing to music, looking at old family photos, traveling in my family's motor home, going camping, some other things I won't mention here ... I know I'm forgeting some things.
Most Favorite Meal(s): dinner/supper, dessert is second. Foods: a good welldone steak and baked potatoes, feticcini alfredo, Fire Storm's spaghetti, Greenfield Village's Eagle Tavern's strawberry shortcake dessert. It's a meal in itself. <yum> Strawberries, ... the list goes on.
What's Your Zodiac Sign? What do you like and dislike about your sign? Scorpio. And I love just about everything about it!
What do you like and dislike about other zodiac signs? I'll have to think about that. But nothing I can recall at the moment.
What's Your Element? What do you like and dislike about your element? Water. I truely love everything about it.
Most Annoying Pet-Peeve: People who don't clean up after themselves. (You know who you are!)
Favorite Animal Pet Name (doesn't have to be YOUR pet's name, a name reserved for pets, or a pet-like name; it can be any name you would like for a pet) - specify the type of animal it's for (cat, dog, lizard, fish... type of cat, dog... color of animal...): Well, it depends on the animal as an individual. So I really have no favorites. (At least yet anyway.)
Least Favorite Pet Name (same guidelines as specified above): See above.
Favorite Type of Animal Pet (cat, dog, lizard, fish... type of cat, dog... color of animal...): dogs -- anything but Chihuahuas, and the rest depends on the animal as an individual.
Least Favorite Animal Pet (same guidelines as specified above): Chihuahuas. My appologies to anyone who love them. I had a friend who had one. The dog was nice, but vicious. It always bit my sister. (I know that really isn't an example for the who bread.) But I never found them that cute or cuddly.
Favorite Gargoyles Joke(s): All the show's inside jokes. Also: Fire Storm's "What the PUCK!" -- Say it out loud. You'll see the connection it has to the much more universal phrase. <G>
Favorite Joke(s) You Tell People: Ahh, I can't say some here. (Some are Gargoyles related, while some aren't.)
Favorite Computer Game And/Or Other Games: Othello (very few have ever beaten me), card solitaire, classic children's board games (Shoots & Ladders, Memory, ect) -- I love playing them with my sister, usually whatever computer games Fire Storm plays, Atari's "MASH", "Freeway", "Ms. Packman", and "Space Invaders", ... and a few more that I can't recall at the moment.
Favorite Magazine: National Geographic, National Geographic World and 3,2,1 Contact/Kid's Contact -- it's hard to give some things up, Discover, Doll's Magazine, any archeological and art magazine, YM -- another hard one to give up, ... I know I've forgotten some.
Favorite Word(s): Love, energy, mind, soul, fun, happy, nature,
Least Favorite Word(s): Hate, death, genocide, depression, swear/curse words. (People who know me very well know that I very seldom swear. And I am very strict on that policy. I only swear for emphasis.)
What's the color of your bankie (blanket)? Don't have a "bankie", except the one on my bed. And there is no sentimental value in it.
How often do you visit this page per day or week? Regularly. Anywhere from a few times per day to every couple of days. Depends on my RL schedule.
How often do you visit other Gargoyles-related sites? See above.
Which ones do you visit? gargoyles-fans.org, Station8, many art sites, almost everyone's (that's been here and on s8: Gargoyles CR) at least once, ...
Why and how gargoyle famales have such skinny waists? Male hormones and the public's view of "physically attractive".
If a group of birds are called a flock and a group of cattle is called a herd -- What's a group a gargoyles gliding in the air called? Hmm... a clan, but that's too general. I'll have to think about that one.
What's a group of garg-beasts called? See above.
If Alex did an "Equality" thing to the twins, what do you think would be the first things they say after turning human? Wow! This is WEIRD! Hey lets go and have some fun! (Alright, I'm tired and my imagination isn't too alive at the moment. I'll come back to some of these later when I'm fully rested. And when my mind isn't fuzzy from this flu Fire Storm gave me.)
What do you think they would do during the day? Where would they go? What would they do? See above.
If Puck played a joke on Demona again (ala "The Mirror"), what do you think she might be turned into this time? Hmm... Well, maybe he'd turn her into a gargbeast of maybe a human baby. ("Oh isn't she adorable! Those cutesy little cheeks." Major cheek pinching time. "Oh those adorable little gurgles! I wonder what she's trying to say?" Yeah we all know exactly what she'd be trying to say. "Whatever it is it's sure to be adorable. Yes, isn't that right Baby. Yes just cutesy-wootsy adorable. Yes you are! Yes you are!" And there procedes the cuddling, hugging, and gentle, yet annoying, fondling of the Baby Demona by the unaware adults. YES, Demona is powerless! And she doesn't have the ability to do a thing about it. Especially since Puck did a little bit of his signature trick along with it. Yep, Demona will never be able to carry out her plans if she can't grow up. All she'll be able to do is gurgle, whine, cry, poop, and eat. FOR ETERNITY! Yes! Oh would The Puck relish the moment! Every minute of it! <Evil Grin>)
Why did the gargoyle cross the road? So other people would ask this question.
Why do pens dry up or leak when you need them the most? The companies make them for that specific purpose. It's a conspiracy I tell ya. They WANT it that way. **Whispering: Shh! They have *plans*.**
Why do bad things happen in groups? Because our subconscious plans it that way.
Is the grass always greener on someone else's lawn? Yep! Sure is! Except if you count all the green weeds in ours. The grass is brownish green, but the weeds are as health as ever!
Is the sky always bluer on someone else's planet? Depends on the planet, its star, and the "someone" ocular biology.
Are fish using our oceans and lakes for their own private toilets? (...NEXT on Sick Sad World) Yes, they sure are. And isn't it disgusting. Hey, but look at all the water on the planet. It's the same water that bacteria from before the dinosaurs lived in. Now that's even more disgusting, in a scary way.
Did you go to the Gathering? No, but Fire Storm did.
Are You Going Next Year? Definitely.
Lady Mystic - [TJSSLSSAS@aol.com]
Dearborn, MI
Sun Aug 23 07:05:44 AM
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Third. Greetings world. It's so nice not to be de-evolved. But remember not all of us are human or at least, not Terran human. Leva, Lissette, and Caitlingoyle>>> Mean, mean, mean. Three lovely stories to read all at once and which one first?
Starsinger
Theresa - [Starsinger@Webtv.net]
Sun Aug 23 06:55:03 AM
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2nd
Thanx Gore for reinstalling the wipe feature to the room.
There will be improvements to the room and the TGS site in general. Just have to find the time to do it all.
Till next time... post, post, post
DumlaoX - [dumlaox@ucla.edu]
Sun Aug 23 05:12:55 AM
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YES! WOOHOO! now the room can be wiped! ;)
Gorebash - [gorebash@s8.org]
Sun Aug 23 03:55:51 AM
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