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** Niamhgold enters, slightly bushed **

Phew, work week is finally over-six days of hard work but I finally got paid. Whee, I haven't gotten cash like this since I had my own business a while back! I think I need to take a dip in me money bin ;)

Josh: So, you and everyone else there has finally met Dreamie's boyfriend ;) Now, I'm sure you're not looking at guys when you're trying to find perfect 10s, but, tell, how does the male portion of the fandom size up? (um, er, forget that last innuendo...). Meanwhile **blushes at previous comment ** Seriously, I'm not good at digital media at all, compared to, the others. Which leads me to the next question--which icons were done by Lynati? There are a few in there that I'm completely drawn to (other than Dreamie's Hudson and self-portrait), and I have a feeling that they belong to her
In the meanwhile, have fun bugging out at the rest of the gathering. And, don't worry, I understand your pickiness--I have a cousin from Sacremento and, trust me, he's got standards perched upon the utmost peak of reality ;)

Fire storm: <blood sugar level> Hmm, well, it's an explanation, possibly hypoglycemia (has some of the same symptoms), but since it happened after exercise I'm wondering if it's simply dehydration (I mean, you mentioned drinking soda, which is as bad as coffee, even the "uncaffeinated" stuff), or it could be as serious as high blood pressure with the risk of stroke (I mean, a headache is a complex thing, and the fact that it was followed by leg shakiness and nausea, as well as constricted breathing (blood flow constriction) could suggest an arterial blockage, worst case scenario). If I were you, I'd make an appt. with a doctor ASAP. Of course, that's probably easier for me to say, since I work across the street from my doctor's and there's never any waiting time... :)

I had spinach from the Popeye can today. Naturally perky :)

Welcome to Jessica! Oh, you're wondering what this little can is? It's the alms jar. We need every little bit of sanity we can get here, so we kindly ask you to donate your share :) Oh-da-lally, Robin, the sheriff is at it again! ;)

well, I'm gonna enjoy the rest of my weekend (I'm actually glad it's raining because I'm too beat to do *anything*, even go to the beach, and if it's crappy out I don't feel guilty). I hope all in LA are having a blast, and I am _so_ going to Virginia beach next year!

Adios,
Niamhgold
Saturday, June 23, 2001 04:29:05 PM
IP: lac-flex65.ncia.net

I am not at the Gathering!! Anybody claiming to be me needs to be killed on the spot. I didn't have any vacation time to use to go to the Gathering, but it is definitely part of next year's plans.

that's all for now. Maybe I'll make the top 10.
DPH - [dph_of_rules@yahoo.com]
AR, USA
Saturday, June 23, 2001 03:03:41 PM
IP: max1-22.cwy.cei.net

I love Gargoyles and I can't believe there are still people working on episodes!!! My brother,mom and I watched Goliath's clan the first time it came out. Now, I watch it on another channel and record for myself.
Jessica - [lilnovemberschild567@yahoo.com]
El Paso, Texas, United States
Saturday, June 23, 2001 02:24:53 PM
IP: 1cust195.tnt1.el-paso.tx.da.uu.net

Firestorm, it was Stephen Coldstone Sobotka who had the tasting party in his room the first night of G99.

Anonymous
Saturday, June 23, 2001 02:20:12 PM
IP: proxy-1452.public.svc.webtv.net

Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky: <Wasn't me either. For one thing I was 17 at the time of G99, I'm still less than 21, I can't drink...>
OK DANG IT! Who *DID* have an alcohol tasting at G99?!?!?

Imzadi: <Damn defective body...>
Thats why version 2.0 is in development. What? You thought I was making power armor for the sake of power armor?
<Sick, dude>
And why is that?
<Your first two>
I guarantee that the first two WILL fail. Because I will push them until they fail! THEN I will base my designs on the two failures.
<I'm more concerned with you dying and leaving the contest to your children, at which point I *NEVER* claim my dollar!>
One way or another, I will have this done in 5 years.
<And without pyro-kinetics, the tumor just isn't worth having!>
Oh yeah! I mean, whats the point of dieing if you can't fry the people you hate?
<oh yeah, use that finger protocol! (bo chika bo bo) Oh god! Not another core dump! It'll take you 15 minutes to reboot!>
Thats the worst. Having to make a core dump right in the middle of initiating the finger protocol.
<My family has enough problems thinking I'm gay. So that kind of torture is out>
Sucks! Hmm... make that work towards your advantage!

Imagine how different the shouw would have been if he turned into SHE-man!
<Get a range extender and an airport card and make it a WAN party!>
A 5000 mile range extender? Isn't that the internet?
I really gotta make it to A lan party some day.
<I'll be happy to give you a ride FOR A FEE>
They say the best things in life are fee.
<Gathering>
Any sign of Todd Jensen yet?

Daniel Johnson: <How about "grep"?>
Who -u|grep?
<Well, low blood sugar can do nasty things; I'm prone to it. I get headaches from it. But, what you describe sounds more severe. I would definitely see a doctor in any case.>
I have only had this thing 3 times and each 3 times was during the exercise while it was hot and humid. I think it has something to do with dehydration and/or heat/humidity intollerance.

Gside: <Happen to have any catgirls on hand?>
Just the two, SLIGHTLY spliced. Actually, the second one needs some re-assembly. Now, if I could only find her head...
<Not a problem, but they are not yet official mp3s>
YET. But at least I have them.
<uuddlrlrbas>
Then your ship self-destructs
<The game's, but they're in my party. I'm starting to wonder how to make Boo the party leader. For verily, every hamster will have its day.>
I know the feeling. I HATED it when I lost Serena in Vampire.
<"There is nothing like wine and young boys." -Marlowe (I think)>
And suddenly that stuff is taboo. Go figure. If it was allright for the great leaders and poets through time, it's allright for me!
<I'm willing to bet it only goes for Ragtime Gal>
Or La Cookaracha. Or Margaritaville.

Xanathar: <The sooner scientists figure out teleporters the better I say ;),seriously though it's a shame,an extra player is always welcome at a LAN party.>
Too bad theres that little puddle called the Pacific keeping me from coming.
Which reminds me... I am starting to totally customize my case. So far I have just started drilling ventalation holes, but I hope to finish by powder coating the case in a cool metalic scheme.
<Oooo! now there's a mental image that I won't be able to lose for a while! ;)>
Heres an even worse one: The goldfish is doing a strip tease.

Anonymous: <What do you want?>
What is want?
<Why are you here?>
Why are any of us here?
<Who are you?>
Do we really exist?

SJ: 
Ya know, since Bruce Campbell is a local boy, I think we are gonna try getting him to come to G2004
<They. Are. Huge.>
And thats the most important part of the movie, isn't it?
<Jesus, if this is real, than my nights will be filled. This has such potential to be so incredibly wrong and twisted. I love it already!>
It is SO twisted! COOL!

Warpmind: <Well, it was worth the thought, huh? The sound card, I mean.>
Hey, it is a good thought! I just don't know jack about programming for devices.

Make a spud gun! But instead of firing potatos, machine some nice 50mm rounds!

Siofra: <She hasn't had implants??? Dude, get a clue.>
I personally think it is external silicone padding.
<And why can't you boys grow up enough to actually look us in the face when you are talking to us>
Honestly? I think it has something to do with shock value.
The security guard at G99 drew eyes on her breasts because men kept staring at them.
Fire Storm - [Night-Flame@usa.net]
Saturday, June 23, 2001 11:59:24 AM
IP: 206.25.115.145

*enters all happy and excited*

OH MY GOD!!!! You guys, some weeks ago I entered one of my poems I wrote in my Creative Writing class into an International Poetry contest, and I'm in the SEMI-FINALS!!!! *jumps up an down excitedly*

Click my name for poetry.com and enter my name, Elizabeth Heritage. My poem is there!!!

Josh>See, I COULD go to another college, but very few good schools have my major and are colleges I can afford to go to. :/
Beth H.
Saturday, June 23, 2001 10:27:40 AM
IP: adsl-63-195-144-108.dsl.scrm01.pacbell.net

Since there are so few people here, I decided to do something in the 'real world' on a weekend for once. *cocks head, hears the shower still going* Not much time to talk, so a reply;

Imzadi: Thanks for the Gathering update.
<No one ever said Fay and gargoyles couldn't mate...> No, but I have not seen any cannon examples of it.
<Rocket Science major, right?> I could respond inteligently to this, but this will be better: Bthththp! *blows a rasberry at him*

Au revoir
Stephanie D - [sdcurtin@crosswinds.net]
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Saturday, June 23, 2001 08:28:55 AM
IP: modemcable200.80-200-24.mtl.mc.videotron.ca

WE NOW INTERRUPT YOUR CR FOR A GATHERING POST!!!

Greg X and Revel say: NEENEER NEENEER NEEEEEENER! WE'RE AT GATHERING AND YOU'RE NOT!!!

Everyone else says: Does anyone have a computer?

Gathering rocks. Loving every minute of it. The following people are now on my list of those I STRONGLY suspect exist: Winterwolf, Dreamie, Dreamie's Boyfriend (much to everyone's chagrin, though I discovered today that I could care less), Revel, Greg X, Lynati, Warpmind, Christine, Tim, Becca, Lexy, Greg Weisman, Thom Adcox, Coyote, Ravyn, Daniel Johnson, Aaron, Mara, Guandalug, Patrick Toman, Kathy, CrzyDemona

Cute chicks: Okay, I'm an california boy, so you can imagine my standards are pretty high/picky. So you can imagine I don't think there are any "Perfect 10's" at the Gathering. As it is, there are a few cuties. They are: Sorow, Dreamie, Ylla (sp?). Just so you guys who aren't there know that I'm looking. Pictures to be posted soon.

The following people MAY exist: SJ, Robby, Gside, DPH. I suspect that they aren't at Gathering because they really are someone else who's already there (robby-aaron, sj-me, etc).

Its really cool meeting all these people in real life, some of them are even cool in real life. But I have to say, I've been from one end of California to the other. I've been to Santa Monica, West LA, and Berkeley. I've seen a lot of weird stuff. But I've never seen a freak show quite like the Gathering crew, and I'm a weekly attendee of the rocky horror picture show. That says a lot.

Greg Weisman showed us a sketch for his "bad guys" series, which was pretty funny, and he also showed us preliminary story arcs for New Olympians and Dark Ages. Too bad he never got to make any of this stuff. If I were king...

I went to a panel group that included Christine and Mara, and learned a few tips for improving my fic...it may see the black of the fic archive yet.

Then we MiSTed the gargoyles eps "The Gathering", where I demonstrated to the 20 people in attendance that I do, in fact, have quite the guttermind ("The Puck has played many roles, but never that of straight man" "Yes, puck, we know you've never been a straight man!"). But MiSTing gargoyles episodes it more fun than I can shake a really big stick at. Even though they are the bane of our fandom, I really would enjoy MiSTing the TGC episodes.

On to the replies!

Stephanie: <<gargoyles and fay>>: No one ever said Fay and gargoyles couldn't mate... <>: Good guess. Rocket Science major, right?

Gside: <<How about...>>: Tried those. They either don't exist in the software or don't work. <>: I'm sure some girl will post it willingly. If not, you can always go "Doug Elder" on us. <<How'd they do?>>: I've seen better...but I've also seen much worse (from sober people). <<it's illegeal to have your wipers on and your headlights>>: Its illegal to drive with a cell phone in your hand in CA. <<Or something like that>>: LOL. <<A wonderful little chemical called testosterone>>: Beats estrogen 9 times out of 10. Or is it the other way around? <<Imzadi will allegedly be an example>>: Well, sorta. I have to leave there to post here. But I only leave after a long day and I'm approaching unconsciousness.

Xanathar: <<never tried dope myself and I don't plan on either>>: Ditto. But if, hypothetically, I did, then playing games would be the first thing I'd do. <<how I'm able to wear a trench-coat at the time>>: Just put eye-stalks through the sleves.

Kyryn: <<The body might win a few Barbie Doll contests>>: In that case, call me the next time you're at a class reunion ;-) <<the face needs improvement>>: And god said "Let there be paper bags". And there were ;-) <<something as expensive as a brand new computer>>: Well, I wouldn't call $899 expensive, at least not for a computer. <>: The real kicker is that the machine for my little bro is only one of three machines I'm buying this summer, and its the cheapest one! The other two are for me ;-) <<any number of other things>>: Its all about priorities. I have no problem cutting my food budget down if it means new toys. This might explain why I'm nearly 20 yrs old, 5'8", and weigh only 115.

Okay folks I'm out! New post tomorrow!

Now comes the really boring character development.
-Ben Barron, while watching Gladiator

Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Saturday, June 23, 2001 12:39:54 AM
IP: ppp-206-170-217-218.nhwd02.pacbell.net

Only 1 or 2 lurkers might know what it is really on my mind; it is definitely not 'This space is for rent."!

Thursday was a very bad day. I left my headlights on when I parked and didn't discover that fact until 1st break. I was planning on going to Wendy's for lunch and because of car problems that did not happen. Thankfully a co-worker was able to jumpt-start my car and I made it home d'oh. I lost my scissors at work for a few minutes nand found them. Friday I went to bed around 3:00am and woke up around 3:15 pm - which made me late for work. Oh well.
DPH - [dph_of_rules@yahoo.com]
AR, USA
Friday, June 22, 2001 10:36:36 PM
IP: max1-43.cwy.cei.net

The Gathering's here, and (a huge percentage of) the people that are there aren't here, which is usually true by definition, but here and there exist in two different planes in this definition, so they could be in both places at onece. Imzadi will allegedly be an example. Anyway, I don't have much to say, but I have read everything up to here.

Na zdorov'ya.
Gside - [gside@eden.rutgers.edu]
Fair Haven, NJ
Friday, June 22, 2001 09:40:09 PM
IP: proxy3-external.etntwn1.nj.home.com

Sorry for the two posts, I guess I forgot to reload the page.

juliaexia: Welcome back. My condolences about the situation with your parents, been there. *sympathetic hug*

Au revoir
Stephanie D - [sdcurtin@crosswinds.net]
Friday, June 22, 2001 06:48:05 PM
IP: modemcable200.80-200-24.mtl.mc.videotron.ca

Wow, what a slow day. I guess everyone is busy with the Gathering. I will be around.

Au revoir
Stephanie D 'Cyborg' - [sdcurtin@crosswinds.net]
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Friday, June 22, 2001 06:43:17 PM
IP: modemcable200.80-200-24.mtl.mc.videotron.ca

*peaks in...*
hello?
it's been a while since i've visited this site. i'm back at home now and it's interesting to say the least. i just wanted to pop in and say hi and try to get a hold of someone...you know who you are...i'm not quite sure which address too use. i hope that everyone's summer is rather restful...mine has been back breaking hell to find a summer job and my parents are a having a canary and the fact that i'm taking a year off of school to sort my life out doesn't help to the situation. i didn't want to vent just to say hi to everyone....
SPECIAL HELLOS TO LYNATI AND GUNJACK....(that was who visited....i just remember his first name.....*crap*)....mmmmmMMMMMMrrrrRRRRRRRRROOOOEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW either way, that was for you,. i thought you might like that cat thing i did.
anyway, till next time.
~juliaexia~
juliaexia
Friday, June 22, 2001 05:39:03 PM
IP: 216.104.96.82

Dern it! Apologies for the double post. I hit submit while trying to correct "attenuate."

Kyryn
Denton, TX
Friday, June 22, 2001 12:31:43 PM
IP: exofw.aicpa.org

****Kyryn appears in the room.****

Stephen> Of course I wouldn't forget you! We had several wonderful conversations about writing. I was just listing those folks in the pic.

Josh><Yeah only a spoiled pretty girl from USC could say THAT ;-) >Pretty is debatable. The body might win a few Barbie Doll contests, but the face needs improvement. Spoiled -- I could wish. Then I wouldn't have been paying off the student loans for umpteen years afterward. I could only wish to have been able to buy either of my brothers something as expensive as a brand new computer. Hfil! I wish that I could afford to by myself one right now! Or afford to rebuild the engine on the car, or any number of other things.

Okami and I went to see Atlantis last week. We rather enjoyed it.

Later!

*****Kyryn attenuates until there is nothing left of her.*****
Kyryn
Denton, TX
Friday, June 22, 2001 12:29:56 PM
IP: exofw.aicpa.org

****Kyryn appears in the room.****

Stephen> Of course I wouldn't forget you! We had several wonderful conversations about writing. I was just listing those folks in the pic.

Josh><Yeah only a spoiled pretty girl from USC could say THAT ;-) >Pretty is debatable. The body might win a few Barbie Doll contests, but the face needs improvement. Spoiled -- I could wish. Then I wouldn't have been paying off the student loans for umpteen years afterward. I could only wish to have been able to buy either of my brothers something as expensive as a brand new computer. Hfil! I wish that I could afford to by myself one right now! Or afford to rebuild the engine on the car, or any number of other things.

Okami and I went to see Atlantis last week. We rather enjoyed it.

Later!

*****Kyryn attentuates until there is nothing left of her.*****
Kyryn
Denton, TX
Friday, June 22, 2001 12:29:40 PM
IP: exofw.aicpa.org

D'oh!!,I meant to say that I managed to get a 120 when I went bowling!*smacks head*

*Mutters about not checking posts properly*

Xanathar
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Friday, June 22, 2001 02:20:26 AM
IP: morpheus.izone.net.au

Hi all!!

I'm posting from a friends place tonight,which is kinda strange(I'm expecting to get kicked off at any minute ;) ).I managed to get 120 and a couple of doubles(not bad seeing as I'm not a regular player :) )

Gside:<<Nope. Don't think it's out here yet either. I got BGII last friday, and the salesman tried getting me to preorder the expansion.>>thanks for the info,I can't wait to play it because it resolves the child of Bhaal saga.(I really want to see how it all turns out.)

Josh:<<Provided they've got a box.>>true! >;)<<No, but I've watched people on acid play starcraft...>>I don't know,watching my friends play Counterstrike stoned has it's moments...(never tried dope myself and I don't plan on either.)

Warpmind:<<Yeah, well, don't go too heavily on the strong brands. Show some moderation, regardless. (That way, you can get to sample a wide spectrum of beverages before instability strikes...)>>Thanks for the tip :)<<Oh, and one thing I've been wondering about... how does a Beholder operate a twin-bladed chainsaw? };)>>Whats really going to bake your noodle is how I'm able to wear a trench-coat at the time.. ;)

SOROW:I won't be able to read any emails for the next couple of days,I got your message last night and I sent of a reply(is your server still acting up?)did you recieve it,I just want to let you know that I'll still be here for you if you need me,take care of yourself.*hugs*

I gotta go guys,I'm holding everybody up!! :)

Xanathar
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Friday, June 22, 2001 02:17:41 AM
IP: morpheus.izone.net.au

Imzadi> <<But messages that enter your inbox are stored there FOREVER until you delete the file>>: How about File/Empty Trash on Local Mail? Or Edit/Preferences/Mail & Newsgroups/Edit.../POP/unckeck Leave messages on server?
<<One of these days, a girl is gonna come in here and post: "and he screamed HIS name! What a freak!">>: You do realize that eventually I will bribe someone to post that.
<<Only the "D">>: Or the $ on the other side.
<<How'd you pull that one off?>>: My brother had a (technical) bastard. Cuteish little girl (the kid, not the mother).
<<I've watched people on acid play starcraft>>: How'd they do?
<>: In Jersey, it's illegeal to have your wipers on and your headlights off. Or something like that.

Wilek> <<and the biggest bowl of tortellini in the entire universe>>: I'd rather gor for the largest pizzagaina.

Siofra> <<why can't you boys grow up enough to actually look us in the face when you are talking to us>>: A wonderful little chemical called testosterone.
<<Is that really too much to ask?>>: Very much so.

Niamhgold> Ah. So I was completely wrong. Neither Merrimack or Grafton. But you may be increadibly close to Shelbourne Farm. Now they have some good cheese.

Na zdorov'ya.
Gside - [gside@eden.rutgers.edu]
Fair Haven, NJ
Thursday, June 21, 2001 11:09:05 PM
IP: proxy3-external.etntwn1.nj.home.com

I'm waiting up for my mother to get back from a party (on a WORK NIGHT no less). It is late. I am tierd. This is a short post.

Greg 'X' Bishansky:<biological children of Goliath and Elisa have appeared> Sorry. Lynati was right, I was thinking of a fanfic. Too bad though, humans and fay can mix blood, why not humans and gargoyles (and gargoyles and fay)?

Siofra: "What makes you think you can just walk in there and get what you want?" "They're called 'boobs', Bob." --- Erin Brokovitch

Au revoir
Stephanie D - [sdcurtin@crosswinds.net]
Montreal , Quebec, Canada
Thursday, June 21, 2001 07:53:07 PM
IP: modemcable200.80-200-24.mtl.mc.videotron.ca

Hey folks.

Bummer of a day today. I got a lot done at work. Then I got home, and the sh*t really hit the fan. First, I discovered the Pacific Bell didn't bill me for DSL at my apartment in Berkeley (which I'm not at this summer). Why is this bad? Well, it probably means they turned off my service. And when they turn it back on again, they're gonna charge me $10 more per month. Why? Because the contract I signed gets me DSL at 39.95/month until I cancel the service. New customers pay 49.95/month. We left the service on this summer because turning it off and then turning it back on would save us $60, but then we'd pay 10 more per month, and over 2 years that ain't smart (and neither is use of the word "ain't", but that's another matter).

Next, I looked up my bank account and found that my monthly fee of $5 on my checking accn't was still being applied. Why does this surprise me? Well, under the terms of the account (student checking), I'm not supposed to be charged any fees during the summer months (june, july, august).

So I spend the first morning of Gathering on the phone with Pacific Bell and at the Bank trying to get my money back from one so I can spend it at the other.

And then there's DirecTV. They haven't sent me a bill in a long time. The bill is only supposed to be $3/month because the service is "on hold" (not off, but we're not using it either), as this is cheaper than continuing the service OR turning it off and back on again. But I was concerned because I don't want to pay any late fees (because those suck). My roommate called and I found out that they're sending another bill, no late charges, and we have a credit from last month's service that we didn't use. So I don't have to worry about DTV bills this summer. HUZZAH!

Then Lynati calls me, and says she is WAY delayed. ANYONE WHO CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH WARPMIND AT THE SHERATON, PLEASE TELL HIM SHE'LL BE IN TOMORROW MORNING!!! I tried to leave him a message, but the clerk said there was no one by that name staying there (his real name, I didn't ask for "warpmind" I'm not that stupid).

Forunately, since Lynati is delayed, I don't have to pick her up. Which is good since I'm really in no mood to leave the house right now. Now I just need to figure out a way to get in touch with Greg...as I really need to spend tomorrow morning getting my money back from the greedy bastards that want it.

On top of all this, I found out my dad isn't gonna pay me for a full week this week since I only worked 2 days (resting from last weekend on monday, sick on wednesday, gathering tomorrow). Normally, I wouldn't have a problem with this, but it is my understanding the employees get a certain amount of paid leave, and god damnit I want money. If my worst-case scenarios fill in tomorrow, my cost of living will go up about $75/yr...and quite frankly I can't afford that. Well, I can...but I'd rather spend the money on something besides services I'm currently getting for less.

Wilek: <<a spider mech>>: SOMEBODY has no sense of balance ;-) <<a really big hammer to hit people over the head with>>: That's redundant. What else would one use a really big hammer for? <<the biggest bowl of tortellini in the entire universe.>>: That would be a problem. Since the universe is infinite, the probability is 100% that there is a bowl bigger than the one you have. And a bowl bigger than that. And so on. So in effect, you'd need an infinite bowl of totellini. Swim, anyone? <<psionically projected avatar of German Financial Minister>>: NEIN <>: As usual, my plots are better ;-)

Warpmind: <<how does a Beholder operate a twin-bladed chainsaw?>>: Dunno, but if he's not careful, he's gonna put one of his 20 eyes out with that thing! ;-) <<suggesting I go Multiple Personality on the hotel staff?>>: Might explain why I can't seem to find you on the guest list... <>: STBY! There's NO GOING BACK NOW BUWAHAHAHA! <<See ya in LA!>>: Please don't kill me for not delivering Lynati's message. I tried, really I did. Couldn't find you in the guest list.

URGENT PLEA: SOMEONE TELL WARPMIND THAT LYNATI WON"T BE THERE TILL TOMORROW

Greg: <<Tomorrow morning, I leave for Los Angelas>>: Please email me sooon...we need to talk about transportation. <>: Till you fly back, when you lose 9. Don't try to cheat time...he always wins ;-)

DPH: <>: I'm betting its a "this space for rent" sign.

Siofra: <<Dude, get a clue>>: I'm telling you, Tomb Raider is all padding and wonderbra. Her breasts are still the standard issue. <<why can't you boys grow up>>: Why, exactly, would we want to do that? We've conclusively proven that eventually women accept us as the immature brats we are. Why should we change? <<actually look us in the face when you are talking to us>>: No experienced male should ever do that. The difference between a "pig" and a "gentleman" is that the gentleman only takes a fraction of a second to examine your chest, usually done while walking over to talk to you. The "pig" can't stop staring. (my other answer was gonna be "as soon as your face is as pretty as your chest, we will" ;-)) <<is that too much to ask>>: I dunno. How often do you ask millions of years of evolution to be undone? <<I'm guessing that I just sparked a big debate>>: I wouldn't bet on it. You see, most of the men in here will freely admit to either being pigs or that most men are pigs. There's no real grounds for a debate. SJ and I will likely defend our right to BE pigs, but again we're not gonna deny anything. <<those of you living in a fantasy world>>: Which is pretty much everyone in this CR.

Niamhgold: GREAT ARTWORK BABE! <<if she isn't one of you guys in disguise>>: Maybe she's kit. <<have fun and take many pictures for me!>>: Will do.

Speaking of which, I'll be posting pics from gathering starting tomorrow evening. The site will be http://www.kicktothenuts.com/gathering

Anyone who considers arithmetical methods of producing random digits is, of course, in a state of sin.
-John Von Neumann, 1951

Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Thursday, June 21, 2001 06:32:46 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-217-193.nhwd02.pacbell.net

** Niamhgold enters again **

Sorry for the double post, but I missed this the first time:

Anonymous:
<<What do you want?>> Jell-O. Pudding. J-E-L-L-O. P-U-D-D-I-N-G. That's right.
<<Why are you here?>> I'm here as part of a government conspiracy to mess with SJ's mind. ;)
<<Who are you?>> And, because I'm gonna be a smarta$$, all you have to do is read below.

Adios!
Niamhgold
Thursday, June 21, 2001 04:02:30 PM
IP: lac-flex129.ncia.net

** Niamhgold enters briefly **

PHew, what a busy work week! My boss is gone for a week and a few days, leaving me in charge of a very, very busy GD business. On the one hand, I feel very plussed and back-patted since she trusts me with her site management (additionally, she paid me in advance for the hours I'm gonna be working in the next week, and it's under-the-table so no tax snafoos;). On the other hand, I think I'm going to explode...there're a million-trillion things that could go wrong and, frankly, I don't wanna be responsible for any of them!

And, somehow, I've got to wonder if she isn't one of you guys in disguise...the times she's taking off coincides *exactly* with the extent of the gathering ;)

So, to all those attending the gathering, have fun and take many pictures for me! And, for those computer-savvy persons who _aren't_ going, stay tuned; it's possible something could snag at work and I might need some advice!

Adios
Niamhgold
Thursday, June 21, 2001 03:52:01 PM
IP: lac-flex129.ncia.net

Oh, this is pathetic. This is the only thing I felt the need to reply to today...

Josh: She hasn't had implants??? Dude, get a clue. Seen 'Hackers'? Total A-cup. You don't grow that much in a few years when you are as old as she is.

And why can't you boys grow up enough to actually look us in the face when you are talking to us. At least every once in awhile. Is that really too much to ask? *sigh*

Okay, gotta go for now. I'm guessing that I just sparked a big debate, and quite a lame one at that, but something had to be said for those of you living in a fantasy world ;)

Siofra - [Siofra7@hotmail.com]
Michigan
Thursday, June 21, 2001 11:06:10 AM
IP: dialup-63.212.146.61.dial1.detroit1.level3.net

1+1=-3

I will not say what is directly on my mind, but perhaps a lurker can guess.

That's all I have to say.

DPH - [dph_of_rules@yahoo.com]
AR, USA
Thursday, June 21, 2001 11:03:25 AM
IP: max1-26.cwy.cei.net

SOROW:I recieved your email and I have sent off a reply,I hope it gets through this time.*hugs*

Sorry to keep this short tonight everyone,but I'm really tired.I'll reply to everyone else when I've had some sleep(I feel like a jerk saying that :( )

Take care all!!

Xanathar
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Thursday, June 21, 2001 07:30:07 AM
IP: melnc02.bigpond.com

Well, tonight I graduate. Tomorrow morning, I leave for Los Angelas. I like the time difference, six hour flight, but I only lose three hours.

I didn't get to meet Neil Gaiman the other day. I wanted to, but after going over my finances, I thought it'd be wiser to save all my money for the Gathering rather than spend at least $30 on train tickets to go into the city, food, subway fee or taxi fees etc. I'm sure I'll get another oppurtunity to meet him.
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky
Thursday, June 21, 2001 05:31:13 AM
IP: dialin-911-tnt.nyc.bestweb.net

Wow, it's been a while since I've woken at dawn. Not since I've seen the sun rise, obviously, given my work schedule ... but anyway. Woke at five from a bizarre con dream and was then too excited to go back to sleep. Even though it's 3 hours until the Shuttle Express guy shoes up. Ah, well, it'll give me a chance to do some last-minute tidying since I hate coming home from vacation to a messy house.

Atlantis review > saw this one yesterday, and it was okay. Not great, better than Titan A.E., still too much "ooh, cool, look what we can do!" with the crystals and the lava and the chase scenes. They said it had no talking animal sidekicks and they almost made it -- Molie was a talking animal sidekick barely managing to pass for human. Entertaining supporting cast, particularly Helga (I get the feeling she's going on Tim's animated-babe list) and the explosivist. Quite the high body count and considerable onscreen butt-kicking (NOT, as is usually the case in Disney, interspersed with comic-relief 'fight' scenes), and no singing at all, all pluses IMO. Story = a trifle bland and very predictable. Animation = didn't do much for me; I was hoping for better; and those freaky fingernails have to go. Nits = numerous. Becca report = "I liked it a lot and we have to get it on video."

Okay, signing off; I will be back on July 2nd and hopefully have my traditional day-by-day posted shortly thereafter!

Christine - [christine@sabledrake.com]
Thursday, June 21, 2001 05:06:54 AM
IP: 15-119.075.popsite.net

Well, I'm leaving in about a half hour, so I'll be seeing you. I'll probably post something when I get there.
Daniel Johnson - [danielj7@mac.com]
Ocean Grove, NJ, USA
Thursday, June 21, 2001 03:40:26 AM
IP: adsl-138-89-121-157.nnj.adsl.bellatlantic.net

*Warpmind enters, lugging a slightly stuffed backpack, looking weary.*
Hi, gang. I found a netcafe at the International airport in Norway... just waiting for my flight, which is about an hour away yet... I'M ON MY WAY!!! :D

Xanathar: Yeah, well, don't go too heavily on the strong brands. Show some moderation, regardless. (That way, you can get to sample a wide spectrum of beverages before instability strikes...) Oh, and one thing I've been wondering about... how does a Beholder operate a twin-bladed chainsaw? };)

Revel: Oooh, suggesting I go Multiple Personality on the hotel staff? Fun... :)

Aaron: Well, that HAS to be as close to the mark as you can get... There's many a pig I've met who'd be much more pleasant with a better personality. (Incidentally, one of them's an uncle of mine...)

Daniel Johnson: Pong... Pong... Pong... Pong... Watch where you're thointing that ping!

Fire Storm: Well, it was worth the thought, huh? The sound card, I mean. I think the trigger mechanism is the best part of my airgun - I will under no circumstances dare to rebore the barrel of the little piece of *Censored*.

Christine: CD? Oh, good... I just realized I'd forgotten my tape player... :�

Anonymous: Immortality and world domination, because I feel like it, Warpmind de InzanE. Happy? ;)

And that about concludes my post... See ya in LA! :D
Warpmind de InzanE - [warpmind@usa.net]
Middle, Nowhere, Norway
Thursday, June 21, 2001 02:29:41 AM
IP: 193.69.85.228

Anonymous>
<<What do you want?>>
A pony, a spider mech, a Tzimisce massage therapist, a really big hammer to hit people over the head with, and the biggest bowl of tortellini in the entire universe.
<<Why are you here?>>
First, the mommy headbutts the daddy unconscious and chains him to the wall of the manse, and then--oh never mind, you've already had the birds and bees talk.
<<Who are you?>>
I am a lab mouse who dons the disguise of a nutcase gargoyle as part of an elaborate plot to take over the world. Actually, I am the psionically projected avatar of German Financial Minister Ewige Blumenkraft, sent here to bug people. Or perhaps I am the ghost of Kosh, having gone insane from some chaotic evil encountered beyond the grave, and have fragmented into many personalities as an attempt to preserve some small shred of sanity? Or maybe I'm just some lunatic who enjoys posting nonsensical and disturbing things to message boards for no immediately apparent reason? It is a mystery.
Wilek
Thursday, June 21, 2001 12:33:38 AM
IP: proxy1.anonymizer.com

So I come online and start reading a post...and I think...god that post looks familiar. Hey wait a minute, SJ's posting MY post! Bastard!

Okay I have a serious beef with netscape. It doesn't delete messages. You delete the the first time, it moves to the trash. Okay, I understand that. But messages that enter your inbox are stored there FOREVER until you delete the file. The INBOX FILE. Same with the trash. How does THAT work!?

If anyone has any tips/ideas, let me know. Its Netscape 4.77 for Mac.

Daniel Johnson: <<Yes, there is something very wrong with me>>: How does that make you different from anyone else in the CR? <<I've been saved by the power of BBEdit>>: And serial surfers, as BBedit costs $100 ;-) <<Ballcock>>: Yeah, I know. But I still think programmers are worse, since they're all repressed cuz they never get any. <<electricians>>: Wait, I'm not familiar with this. You gotta tell me. <<Burbank at 2:44 pm on Thursday>>: Sorry, not around. Wish I was though. Haven't been able to get an "Imzadi" shirt, so I'll be the one wearing the shirt that says "Mac Geek". <<bringing my digital camera and laptop>>: Ooh ooh! Can I play with TiBook!? <<Those were the good old days>>: Back in high school, when I played it on my TI-82. ;-)

Gside: <>: One of these days, a girl is gonna come in here and post: "and he screamed HIS name! What a freak!" <<Isn't that redundant?>>: Only the "D" <<I'm off the hook>>: How'd you pull that one off? <<Wait, that's not right>>: flipud(questions) should work...in MATLAB.

Xanathar: <<an extra player is always welcome>>: Provided they've got a box. <<ever played Counterstrike drunk?>>: No, but I've watched people on acid play starcraft...

CrzyDemona: <>: Thank you. You rock.

Jannie: <>: I should warn you now: I'm not very photogenic.

DPH: <<Why hasn't Doug posted to defend himself?>>: Either we caught him and he's too embarrassed to show his face, or we were wrong and he's telling us to fsck off.

Anonymous: <<what do you want?>>: Everything. <<why are you here?>>: This is where I live. <<Who are you?>>: The guy posting in red with the unseelie star pic.

Lynati: Yes I got the email. I sent you back four contact numbers. One should work. Use your real name when you call, because if my mom or dad hands me the phone and says "Who's Lynati?" I'm gonna have some explaining to do.

SJ: I was about to say "Whoa! It was YOUR brother's barmitzvah too!?" <<no one has ever seen Josh and I at the same place at the same time>>: And likely never will, unless I decide to actually GO to the next gathering, the probability of which ranks below that of you sleeping with Bridgette Bako. <<You could just all be part of a big government conspiracy to drive me insane>>: We are. We're all bots. You couldn't tell!? <<does any of my "humor" amuse you at all?>>: It amuses me, therefore you get to stay. <<genetics and not gynecology>>: LOL <<About 162 times to be exact.>>: And I was there for all of them. And you'll probably get reamed for saying it twice. <<Greatest Vietnam War comedy ever made>>: Amen! This my rifle this is my gun. This is for fighting this is for fun! And while we're at it: You look like you could suck a golfball through a garden hose! <<Like Josh, I also saw this movie over the weekend>>: Its as if we were there at the same time...<<I've crapped scarier things than him>>: Bet you have. <<the breasts>>: Those aren't hers. And I don't mean she's had implants, she hasn't. They padded her top, because, lets face it, you can't play Lara Croft without having massive boobs. <<What they can stuff into a Wonderbra these days>>: It was tacked on to the outside of the wonderbra. <<Isn't that what all movies should be about>>: Isn't that what all movies ARE about?

Aaron: <<shades>>: True, it does cut down on glare in the rain. I have a rule when driving: shades or headlights ;-)

Pinky, you have the reasoning skills of a burlap sack.
-The Brain, "Pinky and the Brain"

Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 10:43:53 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-217-81.nhwd02.pacbell.net

Well, I promised I would go to bed early tonight... But I can't sleep. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve, only moreso.

Josh> I wear my shades in the hours between sunrise and sunset, even if I can't see the sun directly. They help cut down glare in the rain too.

DPH> No. Sadly, I'm the only Admin going. But at least the room won't be unmanaged for a week.

Jannie> Hugs.

See y'all on the other side...

Aaron - [JCarnage@Yahoo.com]
San Antonio, TX, USA
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 10:27:03 PM
IP: dialup-64.154.231.83.dial1.sanantonio1.level3.net

Xanathar> <<have you played the "Throne of Bhaal" expansion yet?>>: Nope. Don't think it's out here yet either. I got BGII last friday, and the salesman tried getting me to preorder the expansion.

Jannie> I'll wait for later so I can phrase a more appropriate response to your disturbing news. Best wishes though.

Anonymous> <<What do you want?>>: Green.
<<Why are you here?>>: To seek the Holy Grail.
<<Who are you?>>: Sir Lancelot the Brave. Wait, that's not right.

Daniel Johnson> <<Ah, Pong. Those were the good old days>>: Boo yaka.

Sev. Jr.> <<Isn't that what all movies should be about, though?>>: One subgenre, at least. Every now and then I want something a little different. Only six months. Only six months. Well, there's always the occaisonal elf babe.

There hasn't been any Moxy for the last thirty mp3s, so you're getting a quicky. Johnny Saucep'n by those insane Toronto natives, Moxy Fr�vous.

Na zdorov'ya.
Gside - [gside@eden.rutgers.edu]
Fair Haven, NJ
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 10:12:55 PM
IP: proxy3-external.etntwn1.nj.home.com

DPH- I'm another admin who'll be here during the Gathering...

And I'm assuming Doug hasn't defended himself because, faced with actual proof against Kit's existence, he can't back it up. ANd he *DID* give us a response... Two middle fingers...

SJ- Because she normally has a C cup. It was padded out for the movie.

And back to work... I really never have time to post anymore... And when I do, the computer won't let me. Durn AOhell... But just because I haven't the time to post doesn't mean I'm not reading!
Robby
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 09:09:14 PM
IP: ac92689d.ipt.aol.com

Hey guys, sorry I haven't been in here lately. See, this past weekend it was my brother's bar mitzvah. We hired this really good Linkin Park-esque band, and it was awesome. And I'm also going to be buying him a new computer this summer, so that��Oh wait, have I told this story before? Um�.hee hee��please ignore that.

I actually DID spend the weekend doing family stuff, if that's ironic enough.

Proof that I exist: I've got it all. Personal records, documents, driver's licenses, parking tickets, etc. I'm keepin' it real. I am a real person. But still�..no one has ever seen Josh and I at the same place at the same time have they? Heh heh heh.
If I get bored one day, maybe I'll launch into a long debate about whether the rest of YOU actually exist. You could just all be part of a big government conspiracy to drive me insane. My therapist tells me that such thoughts are unhealthy, but then again, he's working for THEM to, isn't he?

Stephen: This isn't me being bitchy with you or anything, this just stems from personal curiosity: does any of my "humor" amuse you at all? I seem to piss you off a lot. More so that I amuse you, at least. The Elvis thing? Just trying to add some levity, bro. Didn't mean anything by it at all.

Zitney Spears: I don't know about Britney's blackheads, but there was a pic of her in USA today, I believe yesterday, which was pretty impressive. I didn't know they made jeans that hung that low. I felt like I should have sent her a bill for services rendered, but then I remembered my field of specialty is genetics and not gynecology.

Traveler: Bienvenidos!!! Every since you've returned, however, I've begun to feel ill. I think I'm coming down with the dragon virus again�.

Holy Shit! They're actually saying shit on South Park tonight!!! About 162 times to be exact. And it was all actually a wonderful lesson in the value of language, and how we should think before we speak.

Aris: I'm sorry, I forgot to mention this last week. Germany hasn't addressed the killing of the Jews. Not adequately. In fact, most of them don't like anyone to bring it up. I can understand why. But still, I don't care how many times they say "We're sorry". You know the buzzwords. Never Forget.

PROOF that GOD exists: This is a subversive and tricky subject header. Cause I'm not talking about THAT God. I'm talking about the other god.
Even though Greg really hasn't posted a report about the Neil Gaiman signing (or did he?), I am happy to report that Bruce Campbell, God of All Things Cool, will be at that same Borders in New York this Friday. It'll be a book signing for his new book, "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a 'B' Movie Actor". Go see him, or if you can't just go out and buy the book, and join us in the Cult of Bruce.

Disney news: I don't know why this makes me happy, but it does: Disney will be announcing soon that it will be experiencing major layoffs. In the animation department. With the piss-poor performance of Atlantis thus far (yes, I know, just one week, but still), they're almost ready to shut down the department and outsource their projects. Already, they've scrapped plans for several animation movies.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Mouse is dead.

Green Baron: Well, this is just for you.
"God has a hard on for Marines, because we kill everything we see. He plays His games, we play ours. To show our appreciation for so much power, we keep heaven packed with fresh souls. God was here before the marine corps, so you can give your heart to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the corps!"
IS THAT A JELLY DOUGHNUT IN YOUR FOOT LOCKER, PRIVATE PYLE???
Ah, any excuse to quote that movie. Greatest Vietnam War comedy ever made.

***TOMB RAIDER REVIEW***

Like Josh, I also saw this movie over the weekend. All I can say is, WOW. What they can stuff into a Wonderbra these days.

Critics have slammed this movie every which way they could. They said the story was flat. And guess what? They were right. Crappy story. They said that the plot was thin. And you know what? They were right. So thin it was almost nonexistent. But the film did have quite a few things going for it. The film had lots of action; lots of Lara running around fighting bad guys, including a cool scene with CGI-animated stone monkeys running around (I personally preferred the gargoyle-dog thingies running around). Of course, no explanation as to how these stone statues became alive, but then again, I guess that wasn't necessary to the plot. The villains were pretty sucky too. The main villain? My God. I've crapped scarier things than him. And I mean, I've crapped scary things than him.

Basically, this is your standard summer movie. Short on plot, big on explosions and stunts and fight scenes (although they did do a little too much of the John Woo shooting-guns-in-slo-mo that has been done to death but everyone is doing now anyway thanks to the Matrix). Your basic standard fare. That's not a slam, though. I greatly enjoyed the movie, and it plays as a great popcorn film. If you had your misgivings about going to see the film, I say go see it. It's a fun film that you can go enjoy for two hours.

There is one big thing about the film that I loved�.the part of the film that I think made it all come together for me�and I would be remiss if I didn't mention it. What is this important aspect of the picture that I'm talking about? Yes, you guessed it. Angelina Jolie's breasts.

They. Are. Huge. THAT should have been the tagline for this film. "Tomb Raider: Lara Croft's Big Bazooms". I mean, MY GOD. I was sitting there, in the theatre, with dozens of teenage boys scattered throughout the seats(cause let's be honest, that is the target demographic of this film), and they were just�..so damn big. I mean, every scene, they're there. Huge. In your face. I felt like I was watching a soft-core porn movie�as if Vivid was producing this film. See Lara in a tight white shirt. See Lara shower. See Lara in another tight white shirt. See Lara in a tight black shirt. Now back to a white shirt. Now-ooh! White shirt, and she just jumped in the water! YEAH!!!
It was unbelievable. Now, I've always had an eye for Angelina, cause she's a crazy girl, certifiably insane, and I dig that. And as I've said many times before, you have to love a crazy girl.
Well, not all crazy girls, tee hee hee.
But I've been a fan of her body�.of work, yet I've never noticed just how goddamn big those things were. How could I have not noticed this? Most times, if they're that big, that's the first thing you notice (I pity the poor female who really believes that we're really looking you "in the eyes" at first glance. Oh, we're looking at your eyes, alright. Just not the pair on your face! ;). But I just never knew they were that big! That's like, what? A full C? A D cup? Yowza! I think many of the teenage boys sitting in the theatre entered puberty at full force during the course of that movie. It was bizarre.

So, I give this film a thumbs up. This is a PG-13 review, so I can't talk about anything else that might have been up. Regardless�..Good action, good stunts, blah blah blah, HUGE wonderful breasts. Isn't that what all movies should be about, though?
***END REVIEW***

Finally�.I'm not entirely sure if this is a true story or just a gag, but if it is true, than someone over at Cartoon Network has a goddamn wonderful sense of humor, and is a pure genius. According to this news story (and you can follow the link from my name), Cartoon Network will debut this fall a new line of adult programming, called "Adult Swim". It'll primarily be the old cartoon characters, only we'll get to see them as�well, as they really are. The most promising show that the article talks about is "Harvey Birdman", a Space Ghost-like takeoff on the old Birdman show, where Harvey Birdman plays a lawyer and several well-known cartoon characters will have a go in the courtroom. For instance, Shaggy FINALLY gets busted for possession (it's only taken about 30 years!), and also Dr. Quest and Race Bannon fight over custody of Johnny Quest. If you have to ask why the two of them are fighting for custody, you've obviously never seen Johnny Quest and realized what the rest of us have about the good Doctor and his "bodyguard" Mr. Bannon.
Jesus, if this is real, than my nights will be filled. This has such potential to be so incredibly wrong and twisted. I love it already!

Private Joker: How can you shoot women and children?
Door Gunner: Easy�you don't lead 'em so much! (laughs) Ain't war hell?
---Full Metal Jacket

Sevarius Jr. - [sevariusjr@excite.com]
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 08:40:37 PM
IP: 66-44-55-164.s418.tnt1.lnhva.md.dialup.rcn.com

*Pokes her head in*

Heyla all...

Imzadi: did you get my email? the one where I was asking for yer number? 'cause I didn't get a response yet, and I'd like one before I leave for the airport tomorrow afternoon.

Stephanie: I think the story you were referring to is just a Timedancer Fanfic-fic. The one on DS9, right? (If that is the ep. in question, then) The events and characters were not a true part of the TGS "dimension".

Gotta go pack. Be seein' ya.
*Gone*
Lynati Kshudra
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 08:01:49 PM
IP: 207.226.219.110

Wow, I leave tomorrow. I feel...weird. The amazing thing is that I think I'm actually ready. Bought a suitcase last night. :) That's an example of my planning ahead.

Stephanie:
Stephanie works for me. :)
If I'm real, then the world is in a lot of trouble.
----
Anonymous:
Been overdosing on Babylon 5, have we? I approve.
----
DPH:
Lain isn't going to LA.
----
Jannie:
I look forward to it too. I don't have a camcorder, but I'm bringing my digital camera and laptop so I can put pictures on the Web right away. :) I am, however, concerned by this "disturbing news." I don't want to pry, so I'll just offer a hug.
----
Gside:
Ah, Pong. Those were the good old days.
----
Enough for now; must get sleep. Have to get up early tomorrow.
Daniel Johnson - [danielj7@mac.com]
Ocean Grove, NJ, USA
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 06:58:25 PM
IP: adsl-138-89-121-157.nnj.adsl.bellatlantic.net

Stephanie> If you're referring to Artus, Gwenyvere and Samson, those are Broadway and Angela's children. No biological children of Goliath and Elisa have appeared
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 04:01:05 PM
IP: dialin-1223-tnt.nyc.bestweb.net

Greg 'X' Bishansky: <as Gargoyles and humans can't pro-create> Wait a minute... Did Brooklyn not run into some of Elisa's and Goliath's five fingered descendants in the future?

Daniel Johnson: <Stephanie (or Cyborg> Either/And/Or. When I am depressed I tend to use aliases, and then, if I stop using them regularly, I forget what I was calling myself. I will respond to either Stephanie or Cyborg, or Robo-girl, or Lil Tinker, or Beep-Beep, or Didi... Though I do not think I used any of those other names in here.

Anonymous: <What do you want?> Nothing realy. <Why are you here?> I like the people. <Who are you?> See above.

Am I real? I certainly hope not.

Au revoir
Stephanie D 'Cyborg' - [sdcurtin@crosswinds.net]
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 03:39:31 PM
IP: modemcable200.80-200-24.mtl.mc.videotron.ca

What do you want?
Why are you here?
Who are you?

Anonymous
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 03:11:16 PM
IP: 01-175.037.popsite.net

I know this may sound crazy, but are all the CR admins going to be at the Gathering?

Why hasn't Doug posted to defend himself? . . .

My sunburn (from mowing the yard Saturday) is starting to peel off my neck and is stightly annoying at times. I don't tan. I sunburn. I do not like to wear shorts because I want to protect them from sunburn. I have been sunburned on my legs, back, stomach, and face. I swear the worst place to get sunburned on is your legs.
DPH - [dph_of_rules@yahoo.com]
AR, USA
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 10:28:19 AM
IP: max1-15.cwy.cei.net

Jannie - I am sure it has much to do with the fact that Californians like their cars a little too much. So the hotels take advantage of this fact and charge huge amounts of cash for the parking. BLAH TO THEM! sorry.
Jennifer "CrzyDemona" Anderson
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 09:22:17 AM
IP: 1cust181.tnt1.santa-paula.ca.da.uu.net

Jennifer> thanks for the "official" confirmation concerning the parking fee.
Actually, I've never been charged a parking fee in any motel or hotel parking lot. *shrugs* Then again, I've never been to California, so I wasn't aware of the fees. They don't charge for parking in the hotel lots in Houston.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone :) I have the batteries charged on both the digital and camcorder, so beware! *L* (I even have backup batteries for both) ;)

Daniel> I look forward to meeting you =) I'm glad that you are going to be able to get away for a few days for a "vacation"! I've received some rather disturbing news that will effect the rest of my life, so I'm going to especially enjoy this time away for reality. 6 days of no worries, no cares! yyyyaaawwwhhoooo!! *happy feet dance*
Jannie
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 08:53:06 AM
IP: modem21-246.mo-net.com

Parking at the hotel:

The normal daily rate for the guests of the hotel is $12. The normal daily rate for people just stopping for a convention is $14.

I negotiated the rates with the hotel and we should all be making sure to get our parking validated at the registration desk for the $7 price.

I believe it is $7 to park at CityWalk as well. I am sorry for the prices. But we tried very hard to make it less painful for everyone. I don't know of any big name hotel that doesnt charge for parking (even for guests). Motels may be different, but hotels charge the parking fee. (which is EXTREMELY unfair and annoying IMO... but they didn't ask me).

Everything is coming together quite nicely, and I look forward to seeing you all on Friday!! :)
Jennifer 'CrzyDemona' Anderson
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 08:20:30 AM
IP: 1cust181.tnt1.santa-paula.ca.da.uu.net

Hi all!!

I can't stay for long tonight,I've got to be up early for work,plus I'm going bowling tommorow night,so I'll post a few quick replies and I'll be off to bed...

Fire Storm:<<Never played Counterstrike. But I think I am a little too far to come over for a LAN party!>>The sooner scientists figure out teleporters the better I say ;),seriously though it's a shame,an extra player is always welcome at a LAN party.<<Does your goldfish tap dance to the budgie singing "God Save the Queen"?>>Oooo! now there's a mental image that I won't be able to lose for a while! ;)

Josh:<<Truly a wonderful sort of gathering.>>Amen to that!,especially when there is beer involved.(ever played Counterstrike drunk?,it's an experience! ;) )

Gside:<<To use a recent phrase: saphires to sushi Welker did Boo.>>and just about every other creature voice in the game.have you played the "Throne of Bhaal" expansion yet?(It hasn't turned up over here yet and I was wondering if it was just as good.)

SOROW:I hope they fix your email server soon and have fun at the Gathering ok,we need to get the Happy Queen back to her old self again. :)

I better go,Goodnight all and take care!

Xanathar - [meaderam@bigpond.com.au]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Wednesday, June 20, 2001 04:14:16 AM
IP: melnc02.bigpond.com

You know what, I rather like the music in O Brother, Where Art Thou.

Imzadi> <<Most people scream the OTHER person's name>>: If you haven't realized it yet, I am not most people.
<<$1 USD>>: Isn't that redundant?
<<I'm 19, and my grandparents are already pestering me for great-grandchildren>>: I'm off the hook.
<<I'm sure he'll ask which one it was>>: Hah. Fooled you. Though I am curious.
<<None of that!>>: Shame. Tofu is the self proclaimed Man. Kas apparently agrees. But most importantly, he was the donor for Typhoon IT.
<<Easy Prey? You're lunch!>>: Very much so.

Xanathar> <<Minsc was voiced by Jim Cummings>>: To use a recent phrase: saphires to sushi Welker did Boo.

Daniel Johnson> <<Ping...>>: Pong.
<<Ping...>>: Pong.
<<Ping...>>: Pong.
<<Ping...>>: Pong. What? Oh, sorry.
<<For some reason, this does not surprise me>>: No, I don't suppose it would.

Fire Storm> <<Next thing you know you will be taking my other experiments... er... I mean "Pets" away from me>>: Happen to have any catgirls on hand?
<<Thanks!>>: Not a problem, but they are not yet official mp3s.
<<Super R-Type?>>: I don't believe so. But I'm sure I could get it easily.
<<if ONLY to enter the Konami Code>>: uuddlrlrbas
<<YOUR characters or the games NPCs?>>: The game's, but they're in my party. I'm starting to wonder how to make Boo the party leader. For verily, every hamster will have its day.
<<Say that you are gay BUT you like the idea of having some young lovers>>: "There is nothing like wine and young boys." -Marlowe (I think)
<<Does your goldfish tap dance to the budgie singing "God Save the Queen"?>>: I'm willing to bet it only goes for Ragtime Gal.

Imzadi> <<You're just not doing it right>>: I'll let him practice on me.

Daniel Johnson> <<Not that electricians are much better>>: Then I must be in the right field. I'm sure I can push it over plumbing when I get out there.

Na zdorov'ya.
Gside - [gside@eden.rutgers.edu]
Fair Haven, NJ
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 09:50:00 PM
IP: proxy3-external.etntwn1.nj.home.com

Josh > nah, the _best_ time to go was when they'd have Lockheed Night at Disneyland and open the park to Lockheed employees and their families from midnight to six a.m.; we went every year and the first time I went by daylight, I remember being astounded and appalled -- who the hell were all these people? I was used to no lines at all! ; )

Warpmind > we'll probably play it on CD for everyone during my reading time (Saturday morning at 10:00, be there!!! <g>) but will have tapes to give out too.

Christine - [christine@sabledrake.com]
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 08:51:16 PM
IP: 23-142.075.popsite.net

Brooklyn> "Timedancer" is currently being written, and another series is in breakdowns. Too soon to say which one.

Those other series would be interesting. Though if we do a series in the future, it won't be 2198, as Greg Weisman's change of the date was fairly recent, and "Timedancer" has mapped out a good portion of the future already.

Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 08:30:00 PM
IP: dialin-961-tnt.nyc.bestweb.net

Hi people

Haven't stopped by in awhile. Just thought I'd check in.
A few questions though.

1) Does anybody know when any new seasons will start up again? In any series currently in production?

2) When will the other spin-offs be released? Gargoyles: 2198? Redemtion Squad? New Olympians? And will these new series need artists or writers? I would be happy to contribute in anyway possible.

Thanks

Brooklyn - [mango_11_19@hotmail.com]
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 07:48:26 PM
IP: 72.chicago-45rs.il.dial-access.att.net

Weeeee! Look at me! I'm posting again!

Yes, there is something very wrong with me. So?

Josh:
Ah, yes. The old file system check. "biff" also has possibilities. But the most obscene of all is "vi". *shudder* I still have nightmares about it. But I've been saved by the power of BBEdit. :) You want to know who has the dirtiest mind? Plumbers. Do you have any idea what the names of various plumbing parts are? How about that mechanism that fills a toilet tank with water? Ballcock. Yes, that's it's official name. Look it up. Go into any hardware store and that's what it'll say on the package, although some manufacturers chicken out and call it a "toilet tank fill valve." :) Not that electricians are much better, but I don't want to get started.
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Fire Storm:
Well, low blood sugar can do nasty things; I'm prone to it. I get headaches from it. But, what you describe sounds more severe. I would definitely see a doctor in any case.
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OK, now I'm starting to get excited/nervous about the Gathering. I haven't been ANYWHERE in several years because I've been taking care of my mother, so this is going to be a big deal. My flight is supposed to arrive at Burbank at 2:44 pm on Thursday if anyone else will be around.

The time is now 10:31:00 pm EDT

And yes, last time I was a minute slow. :P
Daniel Johnson - [danielj7@mac.com]
Ocean Grove, NJ, USA
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 07:00:57 PM
IP: adsl-138-89-121-157.nnj.adsl.bellatlantic.net

This was sent to me concerning the parking fee information... click on my name to see the discussion/information.
Jannie - [<-- parking fee info]
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 06:32:12 PM
IP: modem20-238.mo-net.com

A minor addendum to my last comment about rides:

...for a fee. I'll be happy to give you a ride FOR A FEE (sorry folks, gas is expensive).
Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 06:07:46 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-217-198.nhwd02.pacbell.net

Ah, a very productive day at work followed by what should be a restful evening. Got a refund check from the California government today: a whopping $73! Bastards. They rip my testicles out through my wallet, and they give me $73 for my troubles.

This just in, my dad has decided to keep the $73 because he paid for my income tax this year. I guess that's fair. Why did he pay for my income tax? Well, cuz the money I made was on dividends and interest...on money that he's given to me over the years. Better than me paying $1200 in income tax...

Warpmind: <<personality does go a long way>>: For better or worse... <<degree of carelessness or just a generally unintimidated nature?>>: The former caused by the latter. As an immortal, I don't worry about anything. I'd walk up to Goliath and make fun of him for being purple. I don't get intimidated by anyone, least of all dweebs, geeks, and weirdos from around the world even if they're converging in my hometown. <<the finger protocol is a monstrosity>>: You're just not doing it right.

Azrael: <<running around bare chested with bearskin briefs>>: Are you jealous? <<If all goes well, I'll have a new job in a couple of months>>: If all goes well, I'll have NO job in a couple months.

Xanathar: <<LAN party>>: Truly a wonderful sort of gathering.

DPH: <<we have a lot in common>>: All I see in common is posting color, and I'm not even sure that's the same anymore.

David G: <<bills I keep getting>>: Or perhaps, in their latest effort get money, they are sending bills to imaginary people hoping that whoever DOES live at that address will pay them without thinking! <<Proof God exists>>: Very interesting...personally, if God did that to me, I'd give him a kicktothenuts.com.

Ed: <<I'm absolutely appalled, and will take corrective measures immediately>>: Hopefully, in time, we can come to forgive you. <<Gustav LeFopp>>: LOL.

Aaron: <<You guys want me to turn into the guy from Lawnmower Man, don't you?>>: You aren't?! <<Mara might beg to differ...>>: I think I started that sentence with "in my experience". If I didn't, I should have. <>: I only wear in the rain when its bright. If its dark, no shades. Its an actual sensitivity to sunlight, rather than a desire to look cool (I already look cool, damnit!) <<Okay, you win>>: Damn straight! ;-) <<if a pig had a better personality, he would cease to be a filthy animal>>: Most pigs do have better personalities, but they never stop being filthy animals. <>: How about you leave the running around in daisy dukes to the ladies?

Beth: <<japanese at Sonoma State>>: Maybe you should consider going to a real school, one without such a euro-centric view of the world. <<Is it possible to study a subject on your own>>: Yes. Its called independent study. You'll probably need a faculty sponsor (the person who taught Japanese last year would be a good one). Talk to your campus advisor. Also, they have student-taught classes at some schools (Berkeley) that you can take for credit.

Greg X: <<interesting things happening with Goliath and Elisa>>: Nothing we'll see because of S&P. <<Mumbles the name Demona before leaving>>: Gee, I'm so shocked that there would be interesting things happening to HER!

Daniel Johnson: <<How about "grep"? That always sounded vaguely obscene>>: fsck.

FS: << REALLY need to go to a doctor anyway>>: Damn defective body... <<Your butt is small>>: Sick, dude. <<My final one or my first one?>>: Your first two. <<It may be a year or more before I can claim my dollar>>: I'm more concerned with you dying and leaving the contest to your children, at which point I *NEVER* claim my dollar! <<No pryo-kenetics yet, :(>>: And without pyro-kinetics, the tumor just isn't worth having! <<Oh yeah, mount that HARD drive>>: oh yeah, use that finger protocol! (bo chika bo bo) Oh god! Not another core dump! It'll take you 15 minutes to reboot! <<Say that you are gay BUT you like the idea of having some young lovers>>: My family has enough problems thinking I'm gay. So that kind of torture is out. <<By the power of Greyskull>>: I am he-man. <>: Get a range extender and an airport card and make it a WAN party!

Jannie: <<parking>>: If you're staying there, parking should be free. Here's a novel idea: call and ask (note: not recommended for men) ;-)

Okay, anyone arriving at Burbank at approximately 830 PM on Thursday or LAX at approximately 1130AM on Friday, please email me and I'll be happy to give you a ride.

The ideal date is someone who parties with you till 4:30 in the morning and then turns into a pizza.
- Van Halen

Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 06:04:54 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-217-198.nhwd02.pacbell.net

I just heard something and am curious if it's true...

Parking at the Gathering will be $7 a day, including for those staying at the hotel. I realise that the staffers are probably all busy with last minute details and/or traveling right now, but does anyone else know if this is true?
Jannie
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 05:20:58 PM
IP: modem18-129.mo-net.com

Fire Storm> Wasn't me either. For one thing I was 17 at the time of G99, I'm still less than 21, I can't drink... though I do at parties and special occasions ;)
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 04:32:04 PM
IP: dialin-653-tnt.nyc.bestweb.net

Lynati: <Moochie? BAYWATCH? *ROTFLMAO*>
All I got to say is www.Sluggy.com
It will all be explained there.

Stephen R. Sobotka, Jr.: <Home-Brewed Beer? Me? what do you mean by that?>
Sorery. I thought it was either you or GXB that brought home made beer to G99 for a tasting.

Daniel Johnson: <D'oh! I'm not DPH. :P>
Sorry! But at least I was writing to *A* Daniel!
<Umm, have you ever had a migraine? Because that's what you just described. I know several people who get them. See a doctor.>
Really? Hmm... The people at work seem to think it was a blood sugar thing.
Given, my legs were REALLY shaky during the exercise.
I REALLY need to go to a doctor anyway.

Gside: <But of course>
Next thing you know you will be taking my other experiments... er... I mean "Pets" away from me!
<Sorry about that.
Sure. The eden files should stay on for a while (I transferred most by floppies for a CD I was brning for my father), and remus stuff I'll try to change Wednesdays and Sundays.>
No worry. I got them all. Thanks!
<Yup, and most of the Square SNES library>
Super R-Type? I gotta play that one, if ONLY to enter the Konami Code! ;)
<Yup. It was released for free a while back. I also have both BGs>
I bought the CD for $4.00 when it was on super clearance.
<Actually, I think one is the Polish pronunciation and one is the Ukranian pronunciation. I think they're supposed to be spelled the same way.>
Either way, they are good when they are cooked properly!
<Moderatly, but I want to get on good terms with them first>
True, but when all else fails...
<Though I'm afraid I'm going to permanently loose Imoen eventually, and I like her. At least Boo looks like he's going to stay.>
YOUR characters or the games NPCs?

Imzadi: <Lie to me, pinochio, lie to me! (Snow White)>
"Your butt is small"
<Lynati sent me one of those...I dang near killed my computer (and therefore, her) by trying to edit it.>
LM needed to work on this file for a few weeks so I stripped the ram out my my server and desktop and put all of it in her machine.
Then a few months later, the ram market bottomed out and I bought a few 256 MBs and we are both happy
<I've discovered that the best products to come out of microsoft are actually the Mac products.>
Microsoft: Removing the competition by making their systems better.
<Amen brotha!>
I have exersized the demon that was ME! ;)
<$1 USD says your flywheel doesn't work effectively>
Define: My final one or my first one?
If final, I will take that bet. It may be a year or more before I can claim my dollar, though.
<ala "Phenomenon"? Maybe you've got a killer brain tumor. Have you noticed any telekinetic abilities recently?>
Nothing new. Just the usual moving stuff, reading others minds, mind control, etc.
No pryo-kenetics yet, :(
<Right, because "Mount" and "Core Dump" are sooooo much better.>
"Oh yeah, mount that HARD drive"
<I'm 19, and my grandparents are already pestering me for great-grandchildren. F*ck them!>
Be sick and cruel. Say that you are gay BUT you like the idea of having some young lovers.

Warpmind: <So if a sound card can do analog input/output, why can't you convert that into what you need?>
It's possible... but I don't have nearly the programming knowledge to do that.

Possible... but you are better off using your doorbell for the firing mechanism and the barrel of the .177

Azrael: <If you start running around bare chested with bearskin briefs, I'm going to have to kill you>
By the power of Greyskull, that is mean! ;)

Xanathar: <what have you been playing lately Fire Storm?,my buddies and I get are computers together once a month for a LAN party(usually consisting of Counterstrike>
Never played Counterstrike. But I think I am a little too far to come over for a LAN party!

Gustav LeFopp: Does your goldfish tap dance to the budgie singing "God Save the Queen"?
Fire Storm - [Night-Flame@usa.net]
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 04:21:43 PM
IP: 206.25.115.145

Stephanie (or Cyborg--sorry, I got used to it):
Greetings! I'm also glad you're enjoying the stories, and like Greg said I'm sure all kinds of interesting things will happen. :)
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Beth:
I know the feeling. I've always been interested in languages, but having had French and Spanish I'd like to learn something different. Latin was fun and I'd like to study Greek or Russian someday. I would LOVE to learn Japanese. I've got all these great Japanese fonts on my computer and I can't use them! :)
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Aaron:
It's all part of the plan...
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Ed:
ROTFLMAO!
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Xanathar:
Glad to be of assistance. :)
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Warpmind:
Ping... ping... ping... ping...
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Josh:
<<"Right, because "Mount" and "Core Dump" are sooooo much better>>
How about "grep"? That always sounded vaguely obscene.
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Gside:
Thanks.
<>
For some reason, this does not surprise me.
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Time for some last minute pre-Gathering shopping. Later

The time is now 7:31:00 pm EDT
Daniel Johnson - [danielj7@mac.com]
Ocean Grove, NJ, USA
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 04:02:00 PM
IP: adsl-138-89-121-157.nnj.adsl.bellatlantic.net

Hi guys. My email is still down (darn little SOB) but hopefully I'll see a lot of you soon anyway. Question: I've been out for a while so I don't know if it's already been said, but have the airdates been posted for Timedancer or Dark Ages yet?
SOROW
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 03:27:58 PM
IP: a030-0964.dll2.splitrock.net

Stephanie> I'm glad you liked the stories. More are coming soon.

I doubt Elisa will get egg-heavy as Gargoyles and humans can't pro-create. But I'm sure there will be interesting things happening with Goliath and Elisa. As well as many other characters. ::Mumbles the name Demona before leaving::
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 03:20:17 PM
IP: dialin-653-tnt.nyc.bestweb.net

WOW!
I finally finished catching up on the episodes that I had missed. Why did George Harrison have to be killed off? I liked him. At least it was a good death. Season three of Pendragon was AMAZING! Merlyn's got a girl-friend, Merlyn's got a girl-friend. Poor guy has really bad luck with girls, does he not? I like how Elisa's and Goliath's wedding was handled, but now I want to see what is going to happen when she gets egg-heavy. "Uh, Hi Captain. I need to go on maternity leave." "Your pregnant!" "No, I'm carrying a gargoyle egg..."

Now to catch up on what has been going on in the CR.
Au revoir
Stephanie D - [sdcurtin@crosswinds.net]
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 03:12:26 PM
IP: modemcable200.80-200-24.mtl.mc.videotron.ca

*enters*

I just found something at the Sonoma State U. website that has really upset me. I went to their Department of Modern Languages and Literature and found that Japanese is no longer listed as one of the languages they're teaching. They don't even list the teacher who was teaching it last year. I sent an e-mail to the Department Chair and asked her what's going on with this fall and Japanese. I haven't gotten a reply yet and I'm hoping I will hear something good. The only languages listed now are French, German, and Spanish. Let me just say this: I am so sick of studying a European language. I have no personal problem with Europe, I just want to learn something that is more interesting to me. I absolutely LOVED Japanese 1 in high school! It was so much fun and I learned so much from Sugano Sensei (my teacher). She helped my interest in the Japanese language and culture blossom and I am so hoping I can go to Japan one day with more Japanese under my belt. If the case is that there will be no more Japanese at my college, I'm going to have to start hoping that I can learn it on my own and some how earn credit from it (is that allowed?). I DON'T want to learn a new language or take more German (I already have 4 years of Deutsch cramped into my head). I want sooooo much to expand my knowledge of Japanese.

Is it possible to study a subject on your own that is not offered in the cirriculum at a college and some how get credit for it?

I just feel so passionate about Japanese, and I don't want to learn any other language but it. I really don't want to lose the knowledge I gained in Japanese 1 and really want to add to it.
Beth H.
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 03:12:18 PM
IP: adsl-63-195-144-108.dsl.scrm01.pacbell.net

GXB> <<How many Xanatos impersonators is that so far?>> At least three, and probably twice that, judging by last year.

Daniel J> You guys want me to turn into the guy from Lawnmower Man, don't you? ;)

Josh> <<people who are shy about this stuff don't yield much benefit when they stop being shy about it.>> Mara might beg to differ... <<a side effect of wearing sunglasses ALL THE FREAKIN TIME>> Yeah, I do too, even in the rain. That could be part of it. <<Several tons of vinyl>> Okay, you win.

Warpy> <<but hey, personality does go a long way.>> So by that rationale, if a pig had a better personality, he would cease to be a filthy animal. ;)

Azrael> <<If you start running around bare chested with bearskin briefs, I'm going to have to kill you. ;)>> No bearskin, but I might have to show off the tattoo, and I do have a pair of Daisy Dukes...

Revel> Hey, Xanatos doesn't wear his coat all the time. All you really need is a black shirt and tie combo. Or maybe even a karate outfit.

Later.

Aaron - [JCarnage@Yahoo.com]
San Antonio, TX, USA
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 03:03:37 PM
IP: 209.33.140.102

After all these shocking revelations of people not being real I feel that things have gone far enough and that I too should tell you the truth. I realise it may surprise some people here, but others seem to already have guessed and so I ought to tell the truth.

And the terrible truth is... I really do exist.

I know what you're going to say and I agree wholeheartedly. It's a terrible comment on the state of the Internet really when the people posting actually exist. I'm absolutely appalled, and will take corrective measures immediately. Therefore all future posts will be under the guise of Gustav LeFopp, an American FBI agent posing as a Franco-German drug dealer in Ireland in an attempt to expose an international crime ring. "Blaster" as his friends call him, plays the trumpet, has a budgie that can sing "God Save the Queen" and a tap-dancing goldfish picked up in a heist in Mexico back in 1985.
Ed - [ed.reynolds@virgin.net]
London, England
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 02:28:32 PM
IP: acad6d3d.ipt.aol.com

Well, appropo of nothing my Ventrue VLARP character has a level of Brujah clan status. Seems that all the Brujah (except for the Prince who was quoted as saying "get him back so I can kill him") were really impressed when Tybalt (my character) jumped through a magical portal to try to find the person who had been kidnapping and torturing PCs on the other side. After the Prince chewed Tybalt out (totally uncalled for in my opinion) All the other Brujah in attendance came up to say they were impressed. It was kinda neat.

What else should I cover? ... hmm...
Proof that I exist> I don't actually have any. There are lots of documents, but those can be faked. If I'm a fraud, though, I'm a very convincing one since all my friends keep asking me to do favors for them and borrowing money from me. Several credit agencies have also bought into the big lie, judging by the credit card offers and bills I keep getting in the mail.

Proof God exists> This is actually easier (but only if you accept my existance) I never set an alarm for Sunday morning. My personal rationalization when I stopped was that if God wanted me to get up in time for church, He would be able to wake me up. I figured that I'd get to sleep in and, as a bonus, add another layer to my protective shell of cynicism. The thing is, it's been like two years now, and I haven't managed to sleep through church yet. It doesn't matter how late I stay up on Saturday night, SOMETHING will wake me up by 8:00 am on Sunday morning. (Maybe 8:15) That gives me enough time to shower, shave, etc... in plenty of time to get to the church that's 5 minutes away from my house by 9:00 when class starts. God won't even let me skip sunday school and just go to Worship. It's ridiculous. Last sunday I didn't get to bed until 2am. I was driving to Abiline the next morning. I STILL woke up in time to make it to church with my parents. Half an hour later and I wouldn't have made it. It wouldn't have been so bad, except that I actually woke up half an hour EARLIER than I would have normally.

So anyway, there's my proof for the existance of God. Back when I was on the verge of falling away from the church and prayed for proof I was kind of hoping for something a little more flashy, and a little less irritating. I guess I should have been more specific. :)
David G. - [david_goodner@yahoo.com]
Arlington, TX, USA
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 10:30:56 AM
IP: 198.215.20.3

Imzadi - You will not believe how much confusion there was about separating me from Daniel Johnson for the 1st few weeks we posted. Clearly, we have a lot in common, but also have our differences.

I would love to see the Gathering more centrally located. Next year, hopefully, I will have both the vacation time and money to attend.

Not much else to say except this:

**BFTS RP continues**
The Speed Stars were busy holding their own against Lunatic and Lunacy. In fact, they were making progress towards taking out Lunatic and Lunacy.

Lunatic says to Lunacy, "Let us combine. Together, we can take on this multiple targets better than individually."

Lunacy replies, "Agreed. Prepare to form . . . Loony Lune."

The two combine to form Loony Lune.
**END BFTS RP for now**
Loony Lune is a very descriptive name for this character.
DPH - [dph_of_rules@yahoo.com]
AR, USA
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 10:27:22 AM
IP: max1-1.cwy.cei.net

It's sad that I have to test this thing just to make sure it will work.
I've got school in thirty so I'll just reply for now.

Warp- well let's see, it's a four day event so I'd say dress in four different personalities.

Kyryn- Well there's time, I won't get back to Denton until mid August, but The Pickup sounds great, you bring your husband and maybe I'll find a date.

Aaron- trench coat? Dagnabit, I don't have one, but I should have thought of that a week ago. I have one one winter coat (for obvious reasons) and its my Dad's old Air Force field jacket. The thing weighs about ten pounds, but it's warm.

Later
Revel - [samrx5@cs.com]
the bayou city, tx
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 06:29:55 AM
IP: ac82c636.ipt.aol.com

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Revel - [samrx5@cs.com]
the bayou city, t
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 06:23:03 AM
IP: ac82c636.ipt.aol.com

Hi all!!

Kyryn:<<Good to see you back again as well.>>Thanks. :)

Aaron:<<Welcome back! I knew there was another Joyrider, I just couldn't remember who. You had the double-bladed chainsaw, right?>>Yeah that was me! :),oh the pain and suffering I used to inflict with my trusty twin blade in those RP's! >:),it all seems so long ago now...when I was happier.

Fire Storm:<<Baldars Gate 2? Never played it.>>D'oh!!*smacks head* sorry dude,I got you confused with Gside(I really have been out of the loop for too long. :( ),what have you been playing lately Fire Storm?,my buddies and I get are computers together once a month for a LAN party(usually consisting of Counterstrike.:) )

Lynati:<<Gyaaah!! *yelps in high registers* Don't comment on the "relationship"!! you'lll jinx it!!! ;)>>Yipes!! *bounces off the walls like a pinball* I'm Terribly sorry,Lynati.(mental note: don't mention the "r" word again. ;) )

Daniel Johnson:<<NO depression is EVER selfish or trivial. Depression is often caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain; it's generally believed to be caused by abnormally low amounts of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Antidepressants like Prozac and Zoloft, et al, help to increase the level of serotonin. Those feelings of selfishness are often CAUSED by depression. Don't dismiss them. Trivial problems may trigger bouts of depression, but they're NOT the cause. Sorry if this sounds like a lecture, but this is something I feel strongly about.>>No need to appologise,in fact it made me feel a bit better,thank-you.:)

Gside:<<Not just Warner either. Bennet, Welker, Cummings were also there. But who did Minsc and Boo?>> Minsc was voiced by Jim Cummings and Jaheira was voiced by Kath Soucie(princess Katherine in Gargs)

Warpmind:<<Good thing you seem to be here to stay now... oh, and I do hope you refer to the more exquisite brands of vodka... I've tried a few different brands of the stuff, and lived to regret it. (Cheap brands, poor flavor, strong kick.) Personally, I'm more fond of the fine liquids from Caledonia or Eire...>> I haven't really tried anything to exquisite yet(I'm still a relative newbie)I'm starting with Ruskies(lemon and Vodka) and UDL's(mixed soda's and vodka) and working my way up once I can handle stronger mixes and I've found that I like a few shots of schnaps with a head of Baleys Irish cream as well.

See ya's later!!

Xanathar - [meaderam@bigpond.com.au]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 04:24:22 AM
IP: melnc02.bigpond.com

Aaron: <>: If you start running around bare chested with bearskin briefs, I'm going to have to kill you. ;)

Just a quick drop by, nothing of any importance to say. If all goes well, I'll have a new job in a couple of months (they're not hiring anybody until about the middle of august.) I can't wait to get out of my current job.
Azrael - [azrael_2099@yahoo.com]
Arlington, TX
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 03:46:28 AM
IP: 63.170.182.2

Green Baron- Hey welcome back! How'd you like Ft. Jackson? Where did you end up? Basic was annoying wasn't it?

Fleur- Thanks for the heads up. My life isn't going so well here so I think I'll keep my head down and just hope this works out. BTW welcome back, was wondering where you got off to.

Later+
Jaden - [jaden12@hotmail.com]
Tuesday, June 19, 2001 01:01:04 AM
IP: apnc106.216.216.211.in-addr.arpa

*Warpmind enters, looking slightly glum.*
Morning, people... I'm not one of the morning people, but I'm dragged up early today nonetheless... :|

Xanathar: Good thing you seem to be here to stay now... oh, and I do hope you refer to the more exquisite brands of vodka... I've tried a few different brands of the stuff, and lived to regret it. (Cheap brands, poor flavor, strong kick.) Personally, I'm more fond of the fine liquids from Caledonia or Eire...

Jannie: Awww... but hey, personality does go a long way. ;)

Josh: Am I detecting some degree of carelessness as far as your physical safety is concerned, or just a generally unintimidated nature? ;)

Fire Storm: So if a sound card can do analog input/output, why can't you convert that into what you need? I mean, I'm walking around with definite ponderings for how to dismantle my little airgun (which presently takes .177 caliber pellets) and use the trigger mechanism to make a real gun... };)

Christine: Black Roses demo? GIMMEGIMMEGIMMEGIMME!!! :D Oooh, better remember the old walkman, then... if it's on tape...

Lynati: Ah... well, I'll be off by tomorrow this time, so this is likely my last post in the CR before the Gathering... so... see you there, hmmm? *Scoops up Lynati in a Big Cuddly Hug(TM)* Oh, and I have Lain's phone number - I can probably get around to e-mail it to you today, or, if that proves impossible, I'll bring it on a scrap of paper.

Daniel Johnson: I agree - the finger protocol is a monstrosity. And, of course, there's the ever-annoying ping. The ping, which you must watch where you're thointing. };)

Well, I gotta get around to waking up, so... See some of you at The Gathering, and the rest whenever I have the time to post again...
Warpmind de InzanE - [warpmind@usa.net]
Middle, Nowhere, Norway
Monday, June 18, 2001 11:17:34 PM
IP: mp-217-243-32.daxnet.no

After an uneventful day, my cousins and my grandparents came over for dinner. Let me tell you something: nothing puts my mother in a more foul mood than when her parents come over for dinner. Her mother (my grandma) is obsessed with morbid topics like the fact that my great uncle (her brother) is dying. This great uncle is my cousin Donna's father, and Donna was at the dinner, so she too was incredibly depressed by the table discussion.

After listening to my mom complain about it in another room, I walked into the dining room and said: "Look, if you can't find something more uplifting to talk about right now, I'll throw you out myself." Yes, I said this to my own grandmother. My cousin Donna patted me on the back in response, so she's rapidly moving up the ranks toward "favorite cousin". This is the same cousin I'm staying with when I go to Canada in August.

The meal itself consisted of all the leftover food from the parties this weekend that were held for my brother, and believe me there was a lot of it.

Tonight at work the PSInet authorization server blew up, and no one on that network could log on, so the switchboard lit up like no one's business. PSInet, for those of you who don't know, filed for Chapter 11 and is rapidly going under, so we have to move all the macconnect customers out of that server and into the other ones. People using UUnet or CWusa, I suggest you prepare for occasionaly busy lines.

Got me a couple of new pictures for my icon project from Niamhgold. Claw, Delilah, and Matt Bluestone! Check them out by clicking on my name!

Congrats to everyone who's graduating this week! You guys deserve a nice vacation!

Kyryn: <<It figures that someone from Berkeley (and the Valley) would say that>>: Yeah only a spoiled pretty girl from USC could say THAT ;-)

Dreamie: <<holds up a shinny 4.0 medallion>>: Loser. ;-) <<I'm leaving for LA bright and early tomorrow morning>>: If you get bored, give me a buzz and we'll hang. <<this one is more descriptive>>: That's a bit conceited, don't you think? <<What would be the probability of that percentage rising?>>: Low. I see Lynati and Warps as a possible, Gunjack and Lain as a probable...but quite frankly I don't put much faith in online relationships. <<they are so much fun to tease>>: I hate you kenny... <<just you wait until he's not!>>: In my experience, people who are shy about this stuff don't yield much benefit when they stop being shy about it. <<See whoever's going at the Gathering!>>: Yup. Looking forward to it.

Stephen: <<so at least I know a lot of you are real>>: Buwahaha you'll never know if I'm real! <<2002 Gathering in NC>>: Isn't it in Virginia?

Aaron: <<Except now I have the power>>: "When I left you, I was a student. Now I am the master!" ;-) <<a vampire's inability to take sunlight, and having the skin peel off your hands, face, and lips>>: Well, that's a matter of opinion. I already have a vampire's intolerance to sunlight, mostly as a side effect of wearing sunglasses ALL THE FREAKIN TIME. As for the peeling skin, I didn't suffer from dry skin at all. I was really lucky. I had no visible side effects. Of course, my children will probably have three eyes, but since I'm not having kids, it doesn't matter. <<Man, my @$$ is sore.>>: LOL. <<Do you actually own any vinyl clothing?>>: Who said anything about clothing!? I can tell you that as a shareholder, I own several tons of vinyl, though. <<Would you believe we never tried to make it so>>: Yeah I know. <<a big f**in' axe>>: I think you missed a "*". <<size of our, um... wallets>>: The only men that exaggerate their wallet size are the ones who need to exaggerate everything else.

FS: <<is his nose really big?>>: Lie to me, pinochio, lie to me! (Snow White). <<LM's .3GB PSDs>>: Lynati sent me one of those...I dang near killed my computer (and therefore, her) by trying to edit it. <<And thats saying something>>: I've discovered that the best products to come out of microsoft are actually the Mac products. IE is better on the mac, office is better on the mac, and OE rocks on the mac...I'd use if it I wasn't boycotting microsoft. <>: Amen brotha! <<ruin my fun!>>: That's what we're here for! <<There is SO much wrong with that sentance>>: Most people scream the OTHER person's name... <<Not worth it>>: $1 USD says your flywheel doesn't work effectively. <<OMG, fall to the floor in PAIN' type of headache>>: ala "Phenomenon"? Maybe you've got a killer brain tumor. Have you noticed any telekinetic abilities recently?

Christine: <<she CAN admit her mistakes!>>: I am incapable of believing that The Christine Morgan (no relation to The Rock or The Brendan Frasier) makes mistakes. <<a vain hope>>: As any LA-dweller will tell you, the only good time to go to Disneyland is a wednesday in October. <<Mom has quit pestering me to produce more grandkids>>: I'm 19, and my grandparents are already pestering me for great-grandchildren. F*ck them!

Lynati: <<"Kshudra" was only in one of the online dictionaries I checked myself>>: I'm sure he'll ask which one it was. <<wouldn't be easier to meet me at the gate>>: Well, not for me. But if it would make you more comfortable, I'd be happy to park and pick you up at the gate. Shall I hold a sign that says "Kshudra"? Email me the flight time and the airline so I know where to be when.

Daniel Johnson: <<good point>>: Of course it is. <<Steve may THINK he's God>>: MAY think? <<Whoever named the finger protocol should be shot>>: Right, because "Mount" and "Core Dump" are sooooo much better.

Gside: <<You're getting Tofu?>>: None of that! <<the last map I played was BGH>>: Easy Prey? You're lunch! <<Even if I asked nicely?>>: I take my payment in 1000-dollar bills.

I do not care if he is good, I want to know if he is LUCKY!
-Napoleon

Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Monday, June 18, 2001 11:12:28 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-218-250.nhwd02.pacbell.net

Warpmind> <<It's not a duck, it's a martial arts master with a seemingly-impossible payload of mel�e weapons hidden in his clothes>>: That's my line. Have you gotten to his introduction yet? And he does also have many ranged weapons.
<<a white crow would most likely be just as much a crow as any other regular crow>>: Right, but with proper analysis, you can still prove it one way or the other.
<<Never EVER EVER tell a guttermind he can finger you for your real name>>: Never? But it's half the fun.
<<and having David Warner playing an evil mage is always an Arch-magie plus>>: Not just Warner either. Bennet, Welker, Cummings were also there. But who did Minsc and Boo?
<>: You're getting Tofu?
<<If you feel the need to get your butt whooped at starcraft, let me know>>: Haven't touched it in months, and I'd be too much of an easy prey. I'm pretty sure the last map I played was BGH.
<<I'm not fingering you for anything!>>: No? Even if I asked nicely?
<<I'd pay to see that>>: I think they're usually called mammals, but you'd probably need to change a couple more things to get the term to properly apply.
<<If they did, they'd be more desirable/better survivors>>: My point was that they'd be better survivors but less desireable. Being a better survivor doesn't mean much if it doesn't get passed to the next generation. Then as we start to outnumber the others, we become the desireable ones.

Dreamie> <<What would be the probability of that percentage rising?>>: Low.

SRS Jr.> Good luck on the tests.

Aaron> <>: Sure you were...
<>: Aw. But it's lots of fun. Really.

Fire Storm> <<Oh sure, ruin my fun>>: But of course.
<>: Sorry about that.
Sure. The eden files should stay on for a while (I transferred most by floppies for a CD I was brning for my father), and remus stuff I'll try to change Wednesdays and Sundays.
<<Zelda?>>: Yup, and most of the Square SNES library.
<<Betrayal at Krondor?>>: Yup. It was released for free a while back. I also have both BGs.
<<ETC?>>: Not too much etc. I really am quite cheap.
<<One of these spelling have GOT to be right>>: Actually, I think one is the Polish pronunciation and one is the Ukranian pronunciation. I think they're supposed to be spelled the same way.
<<Do you know chemistry?>>: Moderatly, but I want to get on good terms with them first.
<<There is SO much wrong with that sentance>>: I know. And I was wondering how many people would say something about mine.
<<Baldars Gate 2? Never played it>>: Quite fun, from what I've seen so far. Though I'm afraid I'm going to permanently loose Imoen eventually, and I like her. At least Boo looks like he's going to stay.

Daniel Johnson> Good to hear that you're feeling better.
<<Apparently, some people do>>: Not if they pay attention to pictures or dashes do they.
<<there is something fundamentally wrong with "fingering" someone>>: True.
<<Whoever named the finger protocol should be shot>>: But here I disagree. I vote for hero worship and beatification, if not cannonization.

Na zdorov'ya.
Gside - [gside@eden.rutgers.edu]
Fair Haven, NJ
Monday, June 18, 2001 10:08:32 PM
IP: proxy3-external.etntwn1.nj.home.com

Feeling better tonight.

Fire Storm:
D'oh! I'm not DPH. :P BTW, did you know that d'oh is now in the dictionary? Homer Simpson has forever altered the English language. Kind of like that Shakespeare guy.
Umm, have you ever had a migraine? Because that's what you just described. I know several people who get them. See a doctor.
----
Josh:
<<Confusion with who!? Daniel Johnson? I don't see that as confusing>>
Apparently, some people do. See Fire Storm's post.
<<You have a Titanium Powerbook...do you require anything else!?>>
Ah, good point.
<<God confused with Steve Jobs>>
Well, Steve may THINK he's God, but we already know His identity...Aaron! :)
----
DPH:
I already have gotten professional help. I've been taking Prozac since last fall and it really helps. The dosage may need to be adjusted though so I'll have to make a doctor's appointment. Better living through chemistry! :) If you haven't seen anyone yet, I would recommend it. There are so many ways to treat depression now that there's no reason to suffer silently.
----
Xanathar:
NO depression is EVER selfish or trivial. Depression is often caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain; it's generally believed to be caused by abnormally low amounts of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Antidepressants like Prozac and Zoloft, et al, help to increase the level of serotonin. Those feelings of selfishness are often CAUSED by depression. Don't dismiss them. Trivial problems may trigger bouts of depression, but they're NOT the cause. Sorry if this sounds like a lecture, but this is something I feel strongly about.
----
Gside:
Warpmind is right: there is something fundamentally wrong with "fingering" someone. Whoever named the finger protocol should be shot. Ick.
----
Winterwolf:
I should warn you that I react...badly to tickling. ;)
<<Moochie>>
He never did try to fight it, did he? Moochie it is then. :)
----
Jannie:
Thanks for the hugs. Don't worry about being personal, I'm not ashamed. As you can see above, I'm already taking antidepressants. Thanks anyway. :) Glad you dad is doing better. Viagra. *snicker* That's good.
----
Ok, that's it; to bed with me!
The time is now 11:15:10 pm EDT
Daniel Johnson - [danielj7@mac.com]
Ocean Grove, NJ, USA
Monday, June 18, 2001 07:45:08 PM
IP: adsl-138-89-121-157.nnj.adsl.bellatlantic.net

LYNATI - Look for Issue #28 of Gold Digger. My letter begins with "It's been A Long Time Comming...".

FIRE STORM - Home-Brewed Beer? Me? what do you mean by that?

Maintain and Check Six!

Stephen R. Sobotka, Jr. - [scififangargoyle@yahoo.com]
Tampa, FL, USA
Monday, June 18, 2001 07:06:10 PM
IP: 2416419hfc196.tampabay.rr.com

*Lynati enters*

lain & moochie: hey, what number can you be reached at when I want to call ya's when I'm in CA?

Warps: Sorry about the emails; I haven't been in an email-writing mood. as for the poison ivy, it's mostly gone. about three years ago, it stopped having the effect on me it used to have. (i.e., itching like a feild's worth of mosquito bites and causing my face to swell so bad my eyes couldn't open.) Now it barely itches. (still looks gross, tho.)

Xanathar: Gyaaah!! *yelps in high registers* Don't comment on the "relationship"!! you'lll jinx it!!! ;)

Gside: actually, "Kshudra" was only in one of the online dictionaries I checked myself.

Imzy: Yo. Hey, is Burbank small enough that I'm going to actually be able to find yer car? wouldn't be easier to meet me at the gate, or something? I do have a tendency to get lost.

Stephen Sobotka : which isssue of Gold Digger was your letter printed in?

Firestorm : Moochie? BAYWATCH? *ROTFLMAO*
...heh heh heh...sorry...

Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky: Neil Gaiman? Kick-@$$!! :D Have fun.

ah, nothing new. just gearing up, listening to a lot of Cheryl Wheeler. (...) 'later, all.

*Gone*
Lynati "a la maison" Kshudra
Monday, June 18, 2001 06:26:21 PM
IP: 207.226.219.115

Oh, ouchie, ... spent four and a half hours last night stapling and folding program booklets and my stapling arm is all achey. And of course, wouldn't you know it, I got 1/2 way done before noticing two typos and one *&^%-up. Darn it! So then had to print up a slew of errata slips. But, see, folks, she CAN admit her mistakes! ; ) Anyway, they're done and they look pretty good if I do say so myself. Just have to get them down to L.A. now. Best of all, tee-hee, we got the trainee at the copy shop and were undercharged by a significant amount! Though we also wound up getting a hundred or so extra cover pages for free; that was weird.

Thanks for the feedback on the stories! I was thinking I might have time before the Gathering to do one more, which will be about Hippolyta, but there won't be time after all ... and I'm not decided on a title yet.

Greatly looking forward to seeing everyone! We _do_ have the Black Roses demo; I listened to it last night. Once I got over the usual weird embarrassment of hearing myself on tape, I really liked it. It runs about 25 minutes and is all of Chapter 7 plus a sample from elsewhere in the book that includes some of the incubus-talk (those voice filters are creepy but kinda cool).

Tim's been taping copies ever since, so we hope to have about 50 tapes to give away to interested parties. For those who won't be there but still want one, send us $1.50 to cover packaging and shipping and we'll send a tape! ; )
Sabledrake Enterprises
P.O. Box 30751
Seattle WA 98103

Two more nights of work ... two more nights of work ... and then two weeks off! Woo! In addition to the Gathering, we'll be visiting my mom, going to Disneyland (hoping that most of the crowds will be trying out the new California Adventures park so the lines will be less, a vain hope but I'm clinging to it all the same <g>), visiting my brother and his very-pregnant-with-twins wife and their other two children (my heartfelt thanks to Matt and Amanda; now Mom has quit pestering me to produce more grandkids), and going down to a re-enactment near San Diego to watch my dad shoot up the damn Yankees. Then it'll be back home in time for the Glorious 4th, and I still won't have to be back to work until the following Sunday. All that time sleeping at night ... wow! ; )

Christine - [christine@sabledrake.com]
Monday, June 18, 2001 06:16:46 PM
IP: 12-181.075.popsite.net

Lynati: <Nooo! I can't throw away the Mikey-bunny!! it's toooo cute and fuzzy! hee heeee heeee heh ehhe heh...>
Oh sure, thats what you say NOW, but just wait until he gets a switchblade and starts watching Baywatch!

DPH: <Heh. You tell 'em. The fewer people who know how to spoof their addresses, the better.>
Oh yeah!
<Besides, it is much more fun to figure it out for yourself. That's the whole point of hacking.>
Definately... You know, I may just have to sit down and actually CARE about how to do that.
<You know, the Apple II series had four analog inputs for use with joysticks and four digital inputs for joystick buttons>
Hmm... Interesting... Well, my PC also has at least 4 analog (joystick) inputs, but I don't want to figure out how get it to work. I think I will just get the controller.

Jannie: <"I take viagra for allergies">
Hmm... is his nose really big? ;)

Imzadi: <The largest JPG's I have for this project are about 3-400 KB, and the largest PSD's are about 1.5 MB>
I am reminded of LM's .3GB PSDs...
<And we want this because...?>
WE, as a species, don't want this but the undesireable males do. So they developed this as an evolutionary advantage.

Too expensive. I got a filter for my water bottle, though.
<Do you play!? We should duke it out sometime>
Occasionaly. I haven't even played my copy of Brood War! I have NEVER played against anyone else. Actually... I only played one or two games against anyone... One was Doom2 with my father (Run up, rocket, repeat)

Ah yes. True.
<Nothing works in windows ME. Windows ME just doesn't work. At all. I've never seen a crappier product come out of microsoft>
And thats saying something. Got a HP PC with ME, and I wiped that HD first thing!
<THIS ISN'T HELPING ME, PEOPLE! These ladies are 40-something on one side, and 13 on the other>
Well, those older ladies can get quite lonely... and those 13 year olds DO need someone to teach them...

Gside: <No, I didn't. I forgot to separate comments to you from his>
Oh sure, ruin my fun!
<Sorry. But I wanted to get a head start since I've been behind lately, and Niamhgold's birthday had already passed. But it's on my eden account. With a couple other files I want on my own computer.>
I think I was downloading them as you were putting them up. But could you leave them up for another day or two? I want to make sure.
<Isn't it supposed to take three times to summon?>
DERN LOT BOYS! Ok... Beetlejuice, beetlejuice...
<Somewhat. I also have an extensive collection of console RPG roms, and a couple PC RPGs and other strategy titles>
Zelda? Betrayal at Krondor? ETC?

Even better!
<Perogies or pidihe (spelling an approximation)?>
One of these spelling have GOT to be right!
<Isn't he grey?>
Maybe... Hey... maybe he is A Grey! ;)
<That, and I need all the help I can get.>
Do you know chemistry? ;)

Warpmind: <Analog data? Um, well... *Ponders* Would that, like, include the oldfashioned modems, or sound cards?>
Yeah, kinda.
<Dude... Never EVER EVER tell a guttermind he can finger you for your real name...>
There is SO much wrong with that sentance...

Xanathar: <BGII was a good game,I loved how you are able to interact with the characters more this time than in the first game(and having David Warner playing an evil mage is always an Arch-magie plus! ;)>
Baldars Gate 2? Never played it.

Kyryn: <Don't use regular batteries for the power systems. Use Marine deep-cycle batteries. They're designed for a lot longer life than regular batteries.>
I am looking at flywheel power storage. I don't want to buy $5000+ in batteries... EVER. Even if they do last 5 years, that's still $1000 a year. Not worth it.
Thanks though!

Dreamie: <What would be the probability of that percentage rising?>
Hmm... I say that probility is pretty good. I mean, there are people in here that are starting relationships already, and if at least ONE couple out of the 5 or so move in together, that increases it.
So... 50% or better.

Christine: Read "The Dissidents: Daughter of the Sun" and "The Legend of Lizard Valley" so far. As usual, great stuff! As for Dissidents, it is sad that entire CLANS would live like that for so long. And I hope that isn't the last we see of Cassius.

Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky: <Proof I exist>
Sure, but what REAL proof do you have? ;)
And no, your home brewed beer does NOT count! ;)
Or was that Stephen Sobotka?
Aw hell... Bonnieway, I met both of you... BUT THAT IS STILL NOT ENOUGH PROOF! ;)

All this talk reminds me. I was doing something physical a little earlier and the MOMENT I stopped I got this HUGE frigging headache. I mean 'OMG, fall to the floor in PAIN' type of headache. For the next 2 hours, even WALKING was near impossible (After walking for 30 seconds I felt queasy, weak, breathing hard, and could barely stand.)
UNFORTUNATELY, I had to leave for work 5 minutes after the !@#^ headache. So I downed a few Advil and a can of Coke and drove to work.
Not the smartest thing to do, yes, but necessary.
Oh, BTW... Sorry for scaring you LM.
Fire Storm - [Night-Flame@usa.net]
Monday, June 18, 2001 05:22:15 PM
IP: 206.25.115.145

This is looking to be a fantastic week. On Thursday I'm graduating, Friday-Monday afterwards I'm attending the Gathering, and tomorrow, I'm going into New York City to meet Neil Gaiman. I've loved this man's work for a long time. "Sandman" rules!!! I am really looking forward to this.

Aaron> LOL, I have a goatee, a pony tail and a black trenchcoat I was planning to wear there anyway. How many Xanatos impersonators is that so far?

Proof I exist> Well, there's my Driver's License, my Croton Harmon High School Yearbook photos, my bank card, and many people here have met me at Gathering 98 and 99 including JEB, Jennifer L Anderson, Patrick Toman, Kathy Pogge, Christine, Fire Storm, Stephen, Kyryn, Taleweaver, Lexy, Spike, Green Baron, Coyote the Bando, Mandi Ohlin, Thom Adcox Hernandez, Greg Weisman... and many others.
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky
Monday, June 18, 2001 03:17:15 PM
IP: dialin-653-tnt.nyc.bestweb.net

Jannie> <> Awwww. Thank you.

Yooper> Welcome back. This reunion is making me feel like a newbie again... Except now I have the power. Mwa-ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! ;)

Gside> I was talking about wearable vinyl... <<you can finger me for my name>> I think I'll pass, thanks...

Traveler> <<PAN>> Now that I think about it, didn't he and Doug/"Kit" have some discussions about PAN's reality/fantasy issues? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... <<Japan however... has yet to admit ANYTHING>> Damn straight! And why doesn't that get nearly as much play as the holocaust?

Josh> <<Long live acutane!>> As long as you don't mind developing a vampire's inability to take sunlight, and having the skin peel off your hands, face, and lips, yeah... <<What are yaoi?>> Contrary to popular belief, it's not a Japanese word meaning "Man, my @$$ is sore." <<The Dark Prince of Vinyl>> Hmmm, I may challenge you... Do you actually own any vinyl clothing? <<any more than the whole Robby/Aaron thing is confusing>> Would you believe we never tried to make it so, except for this year's April Fools joke?

SOROW> Glad things are coming together, and I hope to see you at the Gathering.

Coyote> <<I'm just saying my hatchets are fully buried.>> And I haven't got any. Got a big f**in' axe I like to grind occasionally... but I don't think I've worn it into a hatchet yet. <<You'll have your fun and I'll have mine.>> Well, I certainly intend to... (lecherous grin)

Fleur> <<That creativity demon is very demanding. :)>> Aren't they all? (Which is why I seem to be very slowly writing a fourth Slayers series against my will...) Love your stuff, btw. <<WHAT on earth do guys exaggerate? :P>> The size of our, um... wallets. Yeah, that's the ticket!

Xanathar> Welcome back! I knew there was another Joyrider, I just couldn't remember who. You had the double-bladed chainsaw, right?

Revel> So? Bring a black trenchcoat if you have one, and we can get all the Xanatos impersonators together in one place.

Dreamie> <<You two are so cute!>> Domo arigato.

Meanwhile, in Chibi-land...

Xellos-kun takes a moment from helping Hyena-chan and Ventura-chan pick out costumes for the party to answer Chibi-Zel, looking insufferably happy and cute all the while. "Sore wa himetsu desu, my sweet chimera... But do come to our masquerade, and all shall be revealed... (The Mazouko priest trails off into a sinister giggle while running his fingers down Zel's stoney chest)

Aaron - [JCarnage@Yahoo.com]
San Antonio, TX, USA
Monday, June 18, 2001 02:57:25 PM
IP: 209.33.140.102

[Stops in before heading to the showers... long day at work, in a fast-food grill, tends not to leave a body with a pleasant aroma...]

KYRYN = You neglected to mention me, since you made part of my G'99 experience by bringing me that autographed copy of Gold Digger (the one my letter was published in!)... twas also good to see you and Okami as well!

PROOF - A bunch of people met me while at G'99, chief among them being Kyryn & Okami, Christine, Spike, Kelly Fay, Aaron, Green Baron, JEB, Greg B. and many more, etc. etc... so at least I know a lot of you are real.

JANNIE - Thanks for your email! I certainly hope that the test I have to take on Wednesday proves once and for all whether or not I have diabetes... fervently hoping that all I have to deal with is just my high blood pressure!

CHRISTINE - Great stories! Especially seeing Birdie and Brendan again, and Dakota Jones! Was wondering when she was finally going to show up from just being a background character!

That's all from me for now... save that I hope everyone going to the Gathering in LA has a good time. Wishing I could attend, but hopefully if all goes well for the rest of the year for me, I should be able to attend the 2002 Gathering in NC (crosses fingers!)

Maintain and Check Six... also, wish me well for my tests on Wednesday!
Stephen R. Sobotka, Jr. - [scififangargoyle@yahoo.com]
Tampa, FL, USA
Monday, June 18, 2001 02:24:45 PM
IP: 2416419hfc196.tampabay.rr.com

Well, I'm about done packing.... I'm leaving for LA bright and early tomorrow morning. I graduate today :::holds up a shinny 4.0 medallion::: ^_~, then it's off to the senior party which lasts until 6AM. From there I have to leave to get to LA on time, but I'm still planning on having that extra free day on Thursday! :::grins broadly:::

Timmy McVeigh: All I can say really is.... payback's a witch.

Warpmind: <<A deck of cards. Maybe I'll bring a chessboard. Or, if I'm *really* in a daring mood, a portable Battleship game. };)>> Oh... my.... << And I'm glad to find a little understanding... :) >> You bet! It always helps to be able to talk to someone who can relate. ^_~

Happy Belated Birthday Niamhgold!!

Imzadi: <<That explains much.>> Doesn't it though? ^_~ <<Even if he's basically promising to be turned on by it!>> :::grins and winks:::

<<Existence>> I'm pretty sure I exist, I'm pretty sure all the gathering pictures are real, and I'm pretty sure no one thought I was a figment of their imaginations, so I don't feel a real need to prove my existence. The drama in this comment room, however, is intriguing. Stay Tuned. ^_~ <<using your name>> I use this alias for one main reason.... My real name is boring as this one is more descriptive.

Lain: <<dad>> O.o

Fire Storm:<<IF you take into account that there are so few live-in couples in this Fandom, especially this CR, I would say less than 5%.>> What would be the probability of that percentage rising?

Happy belated Father's Day!

Aaron and Mara: You two are so cute! ^_^

Aaron:<<Well, how many places do you know where women like Jen and Dreamie dress up as gargoyles?>> :::blink:::

Beth:<<He's just so much fun to tease.>> Ah yes, they are so much fun to tease. He's going to break. :::evil grin::: They'll start out shy to talk about these things.. but girl, just you wait until he's not!

<<Keith David at the Gathering>> Yummy.

Winterwolf:<<Only four more days and then I'm in for it eh?>> You bet'cha! <> Me with a beak? O.o <<Hum, are you going to call me a goof now? ;D>> GOOF!! :::tickles!!!:::

Gunjack:<<Care to explain?>> Simpsons reference. ^_~ <<<peep war with pyrotechnics>How exactly does that work? o.O>> An open fire, peeps and dueling sticks. Write your glowing name in the air with a flaming peep for extra brownie points.

Sorrow: :::hugs::: See you at the Gathering!

Cat:<<no making newly wed jokes while we're there, ok>> On the contrary! If anything I'd ask advice! ^_^

:::Looks at the time::: Oops... I have to go in twenty minutes! See whoever's going at the Gathering!
Toodles! :::waves:::

(Posted through someone else as Dreamie keeps getting forbidden messages)

Dreamie
Monday, June 18, 2001 02:14:54 PM
IP: proxy3.anonymizer.com

****Kyryn steps into the room.****

Josh><HAH! Gotcha! The people at USC are all plastic barbie dolls, therefore you are NOT a real person! BUWAHAHAHA!> It figures that someone from Berkeley (and the Valley) would say that. *grin*
Kyryn
Denton, TX
Monday, June 18, 2001 12:49:24 PM
IP: exofw.aicpa.org

I still have 1 banquet ticket available at $40.

Email me
Kathy - [tgatekeeper1@yahoo.com]
The Gatekeeper
Monday, June 18, 2001 12:25:12 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-31-146.hywr01.pacbell.net

Good morning Vietnam! Oops, wrong group. Anyway, after 10 hours of sleep, I'm well rested and ready to play hookey today with my dad (ah, the perks of being the boss' son!). He still wants me to set aside a few hours to read the manuals for the software I've been working with, and I guess if he's paying me then I really should do it.

Last night at dinner my mom told me that all of her forty-something girlfriends told her that they thought I was the best looking guy at the party (my brother's barmitzvah party) on Saturday night, and my cousin told me that one of my brother's friends thought I was pretty hot too.

THIS ISN'T HELPING ME, PEOPLE! These ladies are 40-something on one side, and 13 on the other. Naturally I told my mom that her friends were smoking something that I'd really like to get my paws on, and she said "don't you think we know a good-looking guy when we see one?" to which I responded "you're all married with kids! The entire legal-aged unmarried female population does NOT agree with you (at least none of the ones *I'd* want to date/shtup)!

I realized this morning that for a couple of months, my brother will have a better computer than I do. This aggravates me to no end, although at the end of those couple months I will actually be able to make my computer walk over to his and kick it in the SVGA port! ;-)

Gside: <<other strategy titles>>: If you feel the need to get your butt whooped at starcraft, let me know. <<my handle is a variant of my name>>: That's still not your real name. <<you can finger me>>: Dude, sick. I'm not fingering you for anything! <>: I blame moochie. <<hairy fish with breasts>>: I'd pay to see that. <<group picture for your PSL folder?>>: I've already got a Demona icon or three for my PSL folder. <<less desired males may still have beneficial traits>>: Unlikely. If they did, they'd be more desirable/better survivors. <>: Most engineers, in my opinion, shouldn't breed. There are enough unattractive girls as is. <<Daniel Paul Hightower>>: He still doesn't post using his real name.

Real names: look, this isn't confusing. "Josh Wurzel" is my real name (not my legal name, mind you, but you should be able to figure out that my legal name is JoshUA Wurzel). Your "real name" is a first and last name that you can use on addresses, signing stuff, yearbooks, whatever. Initials, handles, and chosen nicknames are not real names, even if you do go by them in real life. I'm not saying you SHOULD post with your real name, nor am I saying you're a coward if you don't. I'm just saying that there's a difference between posting with your real name and posting withOUT your real name.

Warpmind: <<Josh mistitling an icon>>: If I'd know it'd cause this much trouble, I'd have done it more often! <<Hmmm... you sure?>>: Feel free to go back and check it. I did, and she was there. <<if you know what I mean>>: Only if by "happily smile" you mean "lay the smack down". <<anyone who tells her otherwise>>: I'll say anything I want about anyone, thank you very much. I've no fear of you or anyone else. Note that this is not the same as actually SAYING otherwise, just indicating that if I felt such a way and felt I needed to say it then your "happy smile" would do little to stop me. <<Never EVER EVER tell a guttermind he can finger you for your real name>>: LOL amen dude.

Jannie: <<The disadvantage of living in a small rural town>>: There are many more than just trouble finding batteries. <<I'm exactly as I described myself>>: Ditto. But I let people draw their own conclusions, as I refuse to harbor dellusions about my looks. My intelligence, on the other hand...

Kyryn: <>: Riiiight. I'm sure I don't need to point out the logical fallacies THERE. <<check a USC yearbook for 1990>>: HAH! Gotcha! The people at USC are all plastic barbie dolls, therefore you are NOT a real person! BUWAHAHAHA!

DPH: <<my full name is indeed Daniel Paul Hightower>>: I believe you. Really, I do. <<to avoid confusion>>: Confusion with who!? Daniel Johnson? I don't see that as confusing, any more than the whole Robby/Aaron thing is confusing.

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.
-Napoleon

Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Monday, June 18, 2001 12:02:21 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-218-27.nhwd02.pacbell.net

Imzadi - my full name is indeed Daniel Paul Hightower. To avoid confusion, I switched to my intials. You can look up me up in Conway High School yearbook, years 1993-1995 (I graduated in 1995). You can also look me up in Conway Junio High School yearbook, years 1991-1992,; Conway Middle School yearbook, years 1989-1990. I am refering to Conway, Arkansas of course.

Daniel Johnson - Both of us need to seek professional help. Maybe my depression goes to you and your depression goes to me.

I got my printer/fax/copy machine set up on this new PC yesterday. Unfortunately, the CD was bad so I had to download the files I needed from the 'net.

1+1=-3
DPH - [dph_of_rules@yahoo.com]
AR, USA
Monday, June 18, 2001 10:40:10 AM
IP: max1-64.cwy.cei.net

***A pair of eyes slowly open in the corner.***

Revel> You're right meeting IRL can be a bit nerve-wracking. Personally, my life has been so busy, I just plain forgot about getting together with you -- gomen nasai! BTW, when are you coming back up to Denton? I'll be glad to arrange a meet then (although you may have to put up with meeting my husband as well :) ). Munchies at the Texas Pickup Cafe?

Doug Issue> I have many doubts but no absolute, definitive proof. However, I've been snookered once before by an IRL 'friend' about his history.

Fleur> Good to see you around again. I'd been wondering where you disappeared to.

Xanathar> Good to see you back again as well.

Traveller> What is this? Old home week?

SOROW>You're back, too? I hope that you enjoy life at UT.

FS><<Off the grid stuff>> Don't use regular batteries for the power systems. Use Marine deep-cycle batteries. They're designed for a lot longer life than regular batteries.

Existence> Well, several CR dwellers have met me. I obviously exist as a person since I'm posting from a corporate ip. My real name: Beth Mashburn. It's out there as Head of Edits for TGS. I just prefer to use Kyryn here in the CR. I don't post my regular email address since I don't want any more trolling spambots picking it up. I get enough spam as it is. I've got various pics of me out there, including when I was hanging out with some of the TGS staff at G99. The pic linked to my name has a shot of (from l to r) Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky, JEB, Coyote the Bando, Me (in the red shirt), Taleweaver, and Mandi Ohlin. Josh, you can also check a USC yearbook for 1990 or a Westchester High one for 1986 if you need further proof.

TGS videogame idea> I like the "Unseelie Raiders" idea as a combination puzzle solving and action adventure game -- the ultimate goal is, of course, to kill Madoc and save the world.

Later, All!

****The eyes slowly close and Kyryn's presence vanishes.****
Kyryn - [kyrynsan@hotmail.com]
Denton, TX
Monday, June 18, 2001 09:26:34 AM
IP: exofw.aicpa.org

Josh> <<I've never met anyone with that description that could kick my butt>> that's why I'm able to whoop up on someone, they never expect it from me ;) I'm remarkably fast too... there hasn't been a student that could escape me yet :o *chuckles*

Names: my real name is sort of like Jannie... it's Jan. Jannie is a nickname given to me by Denis :)
*shrugs* I don't care who tracks me down. I doubt if anyone would seriously care enough to go to the trouble.
My screen name in Mini Clan is Jan - because I wasn't creative enough to come up with a spiffy screen name. *chuckles*

Warpmind> I have no doubt that Lynati looks the opposite of what she described herself :) However, I'm exactly as I described myself. I don't say it for sympathy or for someone to boost my ego, I just state the facts.
As my paternal grandmother used to say:
Grandma: ohhhh Karen (my sister) you are the prettiest grand daughter that I have!!
(I'm sitting in the room next to her)
Jan: *loud clearing of the throat*
Grandma: oh Jan, you have such a nice personality.

yeah well, I didn't spend the time nor money to attend her funeral. Personality's not so nice afterall, huh Grandma? *snickers*

I'm taking a break from driving to Joplin today to head the opposite direction... I need a backup battery for my digital camera and the closest place I can locate one is in Fayetteville, Arkansas. O.o The disadvantage of living in a small rural town....
Jannie
Monday, June 18, 2001 06:20:19 AM
IP: modem19-190.mo-net.com

Hi all!!
Sorow:check your email my friend,I could never hate you and I respect your choice(the email will explain more)*hugs*

Fire storm:*See's Fire storm talking about games and wanders over*BGII was a good game,I loved how you are able to interact with the characters more this time than in the first game(and having David Warner playing an evil mage is always an Arch-magie plus! ;) )

Revel:<<Dude! It's been... longer than I can count, don't be a stranger.>>Thanks,I don't plan on being one anymore.

Daniel Johnson:<<Don't be silly. Nobody hates you. But as someone who suffers from depression, I understand the feeling. Welcome back!>>Thank-you,it's nice to know,but there are others who get depressed for far more important reasons than mine(my sisters boyfriend who lost his job reasently for example).makes mine seem rather selfish and trivial.

Warpmind:<<Heeey, Xanathar! Fellow Joyrider! Whacha been up to for so long? *Reads post* Oh...>>Oh... being the tip of the Iceberg,I did pick up a love for vodka while I was away(don't worry it's not as bad as it sounds,just a party thing. ;) ),congrats on your relationship with Lynati btw. :)

Anyhoo better get going,got another day of work ahead of me.

See ya's!!

Xanathar
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Monday, June 18, 2001 05:21:19 AM
IP: melnc02.bigpond.com

*Warpmind struts in, looking smug.*
Well, so much closer to departure... Just a few more details in my suitcase, and a few items for my backpack, and I'm all set...

Green Baron? Alive? Here? WOOHOO! Long time no see.

Fire Storm: The whole bosom debate was caused by Josh mistitling an icon... and I generally read the entire post, not just mine and Wilek's bits. Analog data? Um, well... *Ponders* Would that, like, include the oldfashioned modems, or sound cards?

Josh: Lyn *is* on that list? Hmmm... you sure?

Fleur Rine: It's not a duck, it's a martial arts master with a seemingly-impossible payload of mel�e weapons hidden in his clothes. Oh, and that old CR bouncer... I think some of the chibis did something to'im over in the little alcove over there. *Points toward the far corner.*

Gside: Actually, a white crow would most likely be just as much a crow as any other regular crow. Think albino. ;)

Lynati: YOU'RE BACK! :D:D:D *Squiggle* Missed ya... why haven't you replied to my e-mails yet? And poison ivy...`? :( I'll be as gentle as I can... hope it's not too bad by Thursday... :( Oh, and Moochie probably won't be in Canada by August 12th - he's there right now, he's staying until the 27th... and he and Lain make awful weird noises on the phone, if you know what I mean. };) And stress nightmares about The Gathering? Not me... *Huggle*

Heeey, Xanathar! Fellow Joyrider! Whacha been up to for so long? *Reads post* Oh...

Jannie: Lynati is lying. She's talented, bright and gorgeous. And I'll happily smite anyone who tells her otherwise, if you know what I mean. ;)

Revel: Bueno. So, should I go for the enraged, hot-blooded youth or distinguished, annoyed gentleman? };)

Jannie: *Chuckle* Viagra for allergies? Hehehe... what kind of allergies could *that* have been? I mean, I've heard of viagra used in cases of severe sunburn, only to keep the covers off the skin, but *allergies*? *Cackle*

Gside: Dude... Never EVER EVER tell a guttermind he can finger you for your real name... };)

Well, that concludes my post... Later.
Warpmind de InzanE - [warpmind@usa.net]
Middle, Nowhere, Norway
Monday, June 18, 2001 12:39:19 AM
IP: mp-217-241-124.daxnet.no

Fire Storm> <<You mixed me and Warpmind up>>: No, I didn't. I forgot to separate comments to you from his.
<<you moved the MP3 too darn fast>>: Sorry. But I wanted to get a head start since I've been behind lately, and Niamhgold's birthday had already passed. But it's on my eden account. With a couple other files I want on my own computer.

Lynati> <<Hope that heals right quick>>: As do I, as do I. Thank you for the wishes, though.
<>: A matter of opinion.
<<anyone want to know what "Kshudra" stands for? check in an online sanskrit dictionary>>: Checked six or so. Came up with nothing.

Jannie> <<Take care that it doesn't become infected>>: But of course. I am killing every microbe that approches a five yard radius. In other words, a daily slavering of triple antibacterial ointment.
<<*hugs*>>: Feh. It was my own fault, and it doesn't really hurt much (if I don't try to use my thumb or index finger much). Thanks though.

Fire Storm> <<MERLIN MISSY! MERLIN MISSY!>>: Isn't it supposed to take three times to summon?
<<Starcraft and the like?>>: Somewhat. I also have an extensive collection of console RPG roms, and a couple PC RPGs and other strategy titles.
<<We don't know how to build it or use it!>>: Mostly, but my point was that eventually, I should be able to hire someone else to do all that.
<<Or a nice thick steak>>: On that note, I had chicken fried steak for the first time today. Not bad.
<<potato perogies>>: Perogies or pidihe (spelling an approximation)?
<<BUN-BUN!>>: Isn't he grey?

Posting with real names: Well, my handle is a variant of my name. Just missing two letters. That, and you can finger me for my name, then use that to search on Rutgers for my home address, phone, and campus mail.

Fire Storm> <<It has been quite dead in here tonight>>: I blame the approaching Gathering.

Daniel Johnson> <<Gside found my picture in a yearbook>>: You're the one who told me which school you went to. And it was four year books, not just one. How else would I have known you got your glasses between 6th and 7th grade?
<<It's not even a very impressive flesh wound>>: I know that. Just thought you all might want to laugh at what I've been complaining about.
<<Try again>>: I'd rather not.

Winterwolf> <<Can I say Gside took my piece and another CR members?>>: Hey. I took what was offered to me.

Imzadi> <<If someone created a white crow, I think it would still be a crow>>: Probably, but my point was more that it would be possible to prove such a thing, though it is more applicable to feathered lizards or hairy fish with breasts.
<<Maybe for YOU>>: Remember, I'm working entirely from theory here. And everything I've seen indicates at least a short recovery period. Enough for passion to calm a little on the other side.
<<you've revealed way more about your sexual abilities this week than you should EVER tell us>>: Not yet, I haven't.
<>: It can't hurt.
<<You draw them VERY well and I'd love to have an icon of them (either individually or together)>>: So when are you oging to get around to asking for that group picture for your PSL folder?
<<And we want this because...?>>: The less desired males may still have beneficial traits that would strengthen the species. That, and I need all the help I can get.
<<Using Intials to avoid confusion doesn't count, as we have no idea what your name is>>: He used to use it in the beginning. Daniel Paul Hightower.

Na dorov'ya.
Gside - [gside@eden.rutgers.edu]
Fair Haven, NJ
Sunday, June 17, 2001 11:05:08 PM
IP: proxy3-external.etntwn1.nj.home.com

Ugh god, I am SOOOOO exhausted.

Last night my brother had his Bar Mitzvah party at the Universal Commisary (which is about a 10 minute walk from the con hotel). It was a blast. The DJ has a linkin park-esque band and gave me a demo cd, told me to come to their shows here and in Bay Area, said he'd get me in for free, backstage, etc. So I'm stoked.

The party itself was also a lot of fun. I didn't do much dancing, just watched my brother have a great time. My little brother, apparently, is quite the ladies' man. Very popular little guy. I have no clue where he gets it from. Apparently, girls dance a lot differently at parties than they did when *I* was thirteen. Now they dance like pole dancers. You think I'm kidding, but I'm not. My older cousin went so far as to call one of my brother's friends "a slut". I was hysterical (this of course, is the same friend I predict will be my brother's next girlfriend).

The party lasted until midnight, but at 1130 a couple friends and I went to RHPS. We got back at around 3AM. Then I had to wake up at 10AM to get ready for the massive family brunch we had here. There must have been 60 relatives here, and only one who was my age and had an interest in computers, so that gave me something to talk about with all these people I barely know.

Today I had a chance to extol the virtues of macs, when my uncle brought over his digital camera for us to grab the pictures. He hands me three cd's full of driver software. I promptly plug the memory stick reader into my USB port and VIOLA! It's recognized. No installations required. I'll say one thing for OS X: any built in hardware support that it DOES have works flawlessly. I hope this summer's update makes a lot more stuff work.

My uncle had this to say: "Mac has that stuff built in!? Whoa!"
My cousin had this to say: "I just got one of those iMacs cuz they're so cute, will you teach me how to use it?"
My other cousin (the one I was actually talking to about computers for most of the weekend) said the following: "I love OS X. I will never switch, though!"

So with waking up at 8 on saturday and 10 today, I am quite exhausted.

In other news, I will be purchasing an iMac for my little bro for his barmitzvah. He loves playing on my mac and he hates his windows box that my dad gave him (even for a windows box, its totally defective), and we'll finally have something in common. It'll be nice.

Here's the stats on the machine, assuming I buy before the next generation of iMac is released (which will either be in one week or in four):

400 MHz G3 processor
64 MB RAM (base, will be upgraded to 192)
10 GB HD
Firewire, USB, ethernet, audio in, audio out, video mirroring
Optical mouse, pro keyboard
bottom line: $799 (apple education discount)

Anyway, on to the replies.

Speaking of IP addresses, if you use PSInet or UUnet or Macconnect or C&W, I'd advise against pissing me off, since I can pretty quickly cancel your account through my tech support job.

Just kidding.

Jannie: <<it should be with great caution before family members go into business together>>: I will NEVER go into business with family. Never. <<just what a Texas Ass-whoopin� is all about>>: I suggest you bring a gun then, because there's no way you could catch my @$$, let alone whoop it. <<fat... and short... and have ugly scars>>: Well that settles it. I've never met anyone with that description that could kick my butt. <<throws away all of the mirrors>>: Why don't people figure out that shooting the messenger doesn't change the validity of the message?

Fleur: <<everybody's trying to prove they're real now>>: Not me. <<You can't escape this place!>>: I plan on posting until the site is taken down or when they pry the keyboard from my cold, dead fingers. Whichever comes first. <<fingers are boring>>: You're obviously not using them correctly. <<It's a duck>>: And if you can't duck it, f*ck it...oh wait that's "duct", not "duck". Quack. <<WHAT on earth do guys exaggerate?>>: Beats me. ;-) <<The Dark Prince of Vinyl>>: Sounds good to me!

Gside: <<changing the genetic structure to make a crow white is enough of a change>>: I don't think so. If someone created a white crow, I think it would still be a crow. <<that's about it for a while>>: Maybe for YOU. Ya know, you've revealed way more about your sexual abilities this week than you should EVER tell us. <<Essentially gay porn>>: You're right. That *IS* pretty scary. <<dificult to add by taking something away>>: I guess if you NEEDED that illusory length... <>: I'm starting to agree with you.

Lynati: <<AND A HARD HAT?>>: It makes you a construction worker. <<going to be in the Great White North any time around August 12?>>: I dunno about moochie, but I know *I* am going to be there! <<poison-ivy>>: I discovered last summer that I am immune to poison ivy, oak, and stinging nettles. However, I still avoid them like the plague just out of habit. <<once they learn my given name>>: I know your name! BUWAHAHA! <>: Everyone should respond to their CR names at Gathering, because I don't think its easy to get used to calling each other anything else. Definite advantage to posting as "Josh" is that people will call me that at Gathering. <<Ask lain>>: Does lain go by "lain" as well? <<IF YOU SEE MY "ON" IM, DON'T ASSUME THAT IT IS ACTUALLY ME!>>: How foolish that we should assume it *IS* you!

Okay look, people, this is not confusing. Your password for your instant messenger should NOT BE KNOWN BY ANYONE. No one should be signed on as you on any computer for any reason! If you can't figure out how to use instant messenger securely (and not just for yourself, but for the people you chat with), then you shouldn't be using it. To sign off instant messenger, go into the "My AIM" menu and select SIGN OFF. You can't miss it. And for god's sake, folks, don't let your PARENTS onto your accounts! You wouldn't give you parents your PIN, would you?

Niamhgold: <<file type/size>>: I prefer JPG's or photoshop PSD's. As for size, at least one dimension (length or height) has to be 128 pixels or larger. The physical size of the picture can be as large as you want, but I'd prefer if you didn't send me 2 or 3 megabyte graphics files like SOME artists ::looks at Lynati:: (thanks, lyn, I love you anyway!) because they're just too hard to manage. The largest JPG's I have for this project are about 3-400 KB, and the largest PSD's are about 1.5 MB. <<matt bluestone>>: Awesome! Listen, I forgot to mention this, but if you look at my icons you'll notice most of them are full body pics, and that's the preferred type of picture. If they're not, that's cool too, I'll still use them and love them. Hey, do you think you could do a scaled down version of your Weird Sisters? Or any picture of the Weird Sisters? You draw them VERY well and I'd love to have an icon of them (either individually or together). Thanks babe you rock!

FS: <<easier for the less desireable males to reproduce>>: And we want this because...? <<Boink and run>>: I do that anyway. <<If it's brown, drink it down. If it's black, send it back>>: I wouldn't know, I drink bottled water. <<You are NOT Lady Mystic!>> That's what YOU think! BUWAHAHAHA. <<Starcraft and the like?>>: Do you play!? We should duke it out sometime. <<We don't know how to build it or use it!>>: I don't think that's a fair assessment. We know how it CAN"T be used, and will often inform people as such. That doesn't change the fact that people don't listen to us.

DPH: <<Plug 'n' Pray method works for windows me>>: Nothing works in windows ME. Windows ME just doesn't work. At all. I've never seen a crappier product come out of microsoft. <<they hope a higher power will help them>>: Thank you, DPH, for declaring tech support people to be gods. Makes me all warm inside. I could, by the way, say any number of things about plug and pray on macs...oh wait, I already did. See camera discussion above. <>: Fine, whatever. I was referring to real, FULL names. And Edward Toy's existence is currently in dispute, so he doesn't count. Lain isn't lain's real name. Using Intials to avoid confusion doesn't count, as we have no idea what your name is. That makes it me, Daniel, Christine, Greg, and Todd, maybe a couple others. Point is, its not many. <<'Significant Provider Day'>>: Whatever, makes no difference. If you have two gay parents, you celebrate them both on the same day.

Daniel Johnson: <<first vacation in years, and I'm not even excited.>>: You have a Titanium Powerbook...do you require anything else!? <<He created the Mac>>: You seem to have God confused with Steve Jobs. I'm sure he'll be thrilled. <>: Ditto!

Winterwolf: <<Perhaps we are all just here to amuse you?>>: No, that's what the human race is for. The people in the CR that don't make my list are people who's existence I hope to verify at Gatherings now or in the future. Either that or they're bots of the CR. <<there is only Moochie now>>: There is only Zul? <<I'll have to take your picture so make sure you're ready>>: I'll have my ID to prove that I am who I say I am. Also, I can never be ready for photography. In 20 years not a single good picture exists of me, due to an inability to smile naturally.

Well folks, I'm wiped, seeing as I've only had about 15 hours of sleep this weekend (20-25 is the norm).

I'm free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.
-Unknown

Josh "Imzadi" Wurzel - [josh@kicktothenuts.com]
Encino, CA, US of A
Sunday, June 17, 2001 09:18:17 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-218-117.nhwd02.pacbell.net

I figure a short post is better than no post at all so here goes...

Daniel Johnson> To happier days. See you at the Gathering. I might just hide behind you from the tickling fingers. Nothing quite like a good laugh to cure the blues. :)

Jannie> <another fun filled day at the hospital> As I've had my share, I can relate to that.

SOROW> **bounces** Welcome back! I've missed you. Hope to see you at the Gathering! :)

Niamhgold> **Huggles** Happy to hear you had such a good day. I'll make sure to give you a Gathering report and pictures so you can see part of the action. ;D You know you just have to attend one. It's fun. If Shadowrider and a bunch of us all go to the next one will you come too? <Flag cake> Can I say Gside took my piece and another CR members? Ah the inside humor that will all fall in place soon. ;)

Imzadi> Oh I have to ask! How would you classify the people in the CR that don't make you're exists list? Perhaps we are all just here to amuse you? ;D

Cat and Mecord> Congratulations! I look forward to seeing you two at the Gathering. :)

Moochie> You realize since you've taken so long there is only Moochie now. That and of course it's all your fault! **laughs**

Caliope> **FUZZY HUGZ** Wee! It's great to see you pop in. Enjoy camp and hope you have a great summer! ^_^

DPH> <BFTS> That sounds about right. <house cats guard the house> I liked that too. Back then the stories seemed good. At least they were more fun to write. Then I felt the stories get a little more boring to write as all the characters just kept increasing in power and ability. I just went along and kept modifying my character concepts to go with but I know I got to a point were I at least felt I wasn't contributing to a rich story line.

Dreamie> ^_^ Only four more days and then I'm in for it eh? <turns a brighter red> Ah ha! You are going as Brooklyn this year or a female Brooklyn lookalike? I can picture it now! ;D <HA! No way Wolfie! Flattery will only gain more :::TICKLES!!:::> **laughs uncontrollably** Hey be gentle I'm fragile! ;) <green-eyed wolfie> dun dun duuuun! Oh no the truth has been revealed! Hum, are you going to call me a goof now? ;D

Oh if anyone wants to say hi I'll be at the Gathering. Of course I'll have to take your picture so make sure you're ready. LOL

Winterwolf
Bronx, NY
Sunday, June 17, 2001 08:48:06 PM
IP: adsl-141-155-117-146.nyc.adsl.bellatlantic.net

Daniel> ack! *hugs* I hope that you begin feeling better soon. I don't mean to be personal, but have you tried medication for your depression? I was on Wellbutrin for a long time and it really helped me out a lot. I no longer take it because I don't need it anymore. I still have moments of depression, but not near as bad as before.

DPH> well... I didn't say that it was YOUR IP, did I? *chuckles* I believe that you've said in here before that you are from ______ (I'm not going to repeat it) ;)

Dad update II > they removed the drainage tube from his side and will now monitor him for at least 24 hours for any signs of infection. He is running a low grade fever, but hopefully that's just from the trauma that he's gone thru these past few days.
He said that he's not too proud to admit when something hurts and he does not believe in suffering in silence. *L*
When he asks for a Sprite, he always includes, "a pain pill while you're at it"
My dad mixes/confuses words sometimes and when asked what medication he is currently taking, he listed them off... when he came to the allergy medicine he calmly said, "I take viagra for allergies" The cardiologist began laughing and my mom was gasping for air... she said, "NO JOHNNY! You take ALLEGRA!" *LMAO* I've never seen my dad turn so many shades of red!

Lynati> a bird barfing up fish... now that's something that I hope I never have to see in my lifetime *gags* *L* Actually, ANY bird scares the boogey out of me... I have a bird-a-phobia.

*goes back to trying on several more outfits and attempting to match shoes with them* I can't believe that the Gathering is this upcoming week!! *falls over*
Jannie
Sunday, June 17, 2001 07:53:26 PM
IP: modem21-256.mo-net.com

It is with great effort that I write this post. I've been really quiet lately. I told myself it was because I was too busy or tired, but that's not true. Today I did nothing. Absolutely nothing. If I didn't have to walk the dog, I probably wouldn't have left the house all day. I'm depressed again. I hate this. I lose interest in everything. The Gathering will be my first vacation in years, and I'm not even excited. And I don't know now what I'm going to do with the dog.

I'm rambling again, aren't I? Let me try to muster some comments.

DPH:
<<Windows eliminates athists because they hope a higher power will help them with their computer problems>>
I couldn't agree more. But then God took pity on the suffering of the people, and He created the Mac. :)

I have always used my real name. I suppose I do because it gives me a greater sense of responsibility for my actions. Or maybe I just don't care if anyone knows who I am. Gside found my picture in a yearbook, and lain figured out my address. Doesn't bother me. But I have no problem with people who prefer anonymity if that makes them feel safer. That's a nice thing about the Internet.
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Fire Storm:
<<Unfortunately, no one can be told how to hack the Matrix. You must hack it for yourself.>>
Heh. You tell 'em. The fewer people who know how to spoof their addresses, the better. :) Besides, it is much more fun to figure it out for yourself. That's the whole point of hacking.
<<Frag it. I'll get the data logger.>>
You know, the Apple II series had four analog inputs for use with joysticks and four digital inputs for joystick buttons. It also had four digital annunciator outputs. There was a DIP socket on the motherboard for all these. People were always building simple sensors to connect to it. An Apple II made a great data logger. I've still got a IIgs in my attic...hmmm.
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Jannie:
<<another fun filled day at the hospital>>
Sigh. I'm all too familiar with those. Good luck.
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Xanathar:
Don't be silly. Nobody hates you. But as someone who suffers from depression, I understand the feeling. Welcome back!
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Lynati:
Interesting trip. :) And isn't it weird that so many of us seem to have mental...eccentricities?
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Gside:
Tsk, tsk. It's not even a very impressive flesh wound. Try again. :)
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Fleur:
It's always nice to have oldtimers around. :) Welcome back.
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SOROW:
What is it with everyone getting depressed? Us depressed folks gotta stick together. Congratulations on employee of the month! You're always welcome here.
----
Well, I could go back to last week's room, but I don't think I have the energy right now.

And since the CR clock is screwed up, the time is now 10:28:00 pm EDT.
Daniel Johnson - [danielj7@mac.com]
Ocean Grove, NJ, USA
Sunday, June 17, 2001 06:58:00 PM
IP: adsl-138-89-121-157.nnj.adsl.bellatlantic.net

Thank you to all who made me feel welcome again. It has been a long time.
Xanathar> Please read your email.
SOROW - [sorow@prodigy.net]
Sunday, June 17, 2001 06:21:36 PM
IP: a030-0891.dll2.splitrock.net

*Enters*

Jannie : yup, they's be scary birds...only as sea-birds, they be eatin' fish, not worms; hence their ability to throw up fish on you.

DPH: err, lain isn't lain. "lain" is lain from "Serial Experiments Lain", hence the "assembling-a-computer-in-a-slip" references. (Just so's you know.) but lain, like I, deplores the use of her given name in the CR. Ask moochie about it.

Fire Storm: Nooo! I can't throw away the Mikey-bunny!! it's toooo cute and fuzzy! hee heeee heeee heh ehhe heh...
*grins sadistically in "Moochie"'s direction*

ahhh, all for now.

*goes off to attempt to catch up (again) on webcomics, and check out Aris's new story*
Lynati Kshudra
Sunday, June 17, 2001 06:13:50 PM
IP: 207.226.219.42

Just checking to make sure that the CR is still working.

It has been quite dead in here tonight.

06/17/2001, 9:10 PM
Fire Storm - [Night-Flame@usa.net]
Sunday, June 17, 2001 05:39:12 PM
IP: 206.25.115.145

Signs you are sleepy:
when you filling in the form for adding a post, you start to skip a field and continue on. I was about to my email address in the Name and the URL in the email space.

WHy the heck is DPH sleepy? Blame it on the moron, called my dad. He woke me up early Saturday, 9:30 am. I normally get to sleep around 2:00 am.

I'm sorry to say this, but how you someone say 'I love you' and wake you up early when you tell him you need more sleep. Love is a VERB.

I'm trying to set up a Canon Multipass C2500 on this PC. I just hope Plug 'n' Pray method works for windows me. I almost believe that using Windows eliminates athists because they hope a higher power will help them with their computer problems.

The SBCs had their annual convention last week. Apparantly, they have agreed to conditions to ending their big dislike of the Big Mouse.

Ok, Jannie, tell everybody where in the USA to use 411 to find out where I live.

Imzadi - I count more than 4 posters who use their real names. Robby, Aaron, Daniel Johnson, yourself, Greg Bishansky, myself (I use my intials to avoid confusion), Christine, Edward Toy, and Lain. That should be enough. I'd say 1/3-1/4 of the people here use their real names when posting. Hahaha.

Politically Correct - I suprised someone does not do away with both Father's Day and Mother's Day and replace it with 'Significant Provider Day'.
DPH - [dph_of_rules@yahoo.com]
AR, USA
Sunday, June 17, 2001 02:00:58 PM
IP: max1-68.cwy.cei.net

I tried to post yesterday and was locked out again. I'd complain but it does not even make me feel better anymore so why bother. The worst part is I can't remember what I was going to say, oh well.

Jannie- I'm flying out of IAH but I'm coming back through Hobby. This is my punishment for buy tickets online.

Aaron- Okay I'll leave my hair, but I can guess the first thing that someone is going to say is, "Xanatos impersinator!" again, oh well.

Warps- I got your reply.

Xanthar- Dude! It's been... longer than I can count, don't be a stranger.

"When is a good time to panic?"
"When you get that deer in the headlights feeling."
"Like now?"
"Yep."
-Tim and Nathan at work acting like... Tim and Nathan-

Later
Revel - [samrx5@cs.com]
the bayou city, tx
Sunday, June 17, 2001 01:59:33 PM
IP: ac8cf4ac.ipt.aol.com

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Anonymous
Sunday, June 17, 2001 01:51:26 PM
IP: ac8cf4ac.ipt.aol.com

Input Sensors: Well, I looked on the internet and I realized a few things: I have no idea how to create circuits to input an analog signal into my computer. So, unless I can find something better, I wll probally end up getting the PC Data Acquisition Unit from Amazon Electronics (electronics123.com)
Sure, it will set me back $120, BUT it not only has inputs but it has outputs.

Imzadi: <I'd like to again take this opportunity to remind everyone that I got a B+ in ethics, because I cheated>
I still say that says alot about the state of the American educational system.

Of HUMAN men. For other animals, it makes it easier for the less desireable males to reproduce. Boink and run.
<We have a saying in LA: "Don't trust air you can't see".>
Just like water. If it's brown, drink it down. If it's black, send it back.
<Maybe she's not very good>
Yeah, but still...
<That simultaneously makes me every poster in the CR!>
Hmm... NOPE. I don't like it. You are NOT Lady Mystic!
<Will you tell me how?>
Unfortunately, no one can be told how to hack the Matrix. You must hack it for yourself.
;) Actually, it has nothing to do with the server. Just you. Just spoof it!

SOROW: Welcome back!

What is it about this week? Old posters seem to be coming out of the wood work.
Hmm...
MERLIN MISSY! MERLIN MISSY!

Fleur: <They know me for my tag-line.... :)>
Yuppers!

Gside: <At least I've never really been an FPS person. More RPGs (got BGII and Septerra Core yesterday) and Strategy>
Starcraft and the like?
<Which is why I'm in engineering>
Engineers: We just design it. We don't know how to build it or use it! ;)
<Stalking is always an option>
Yeah... I suppose... Hmm...
<For kielbasa. Or maybe just a danish. ... Bacon>
Or a nice thick steak... and potato perogies!
<But would a similar procedure make rutgers servers think my eden account is downloading stuff, while it's going directly to my dorm computer?>
Hmm... Maybe not the EXACT same way, but maybe there is a way to place a program on your website that you actually connect to. Then packets go from your computer to the server to the site, then back the same way.

Frag it. I'll get the data logger.

Lynati: <had a brown spot over one eye>
BUN-BUN! Throw it back! Throw it back! Before it's too late!
Fire Storm - [Night-Flame@Usa.net]
Sunday, June 17, 2001 01:26:24 PM
IP: 206.25.115.145

** Niamhgold enters quickly **

Josh: Well, I've finished a Matt Bluestone, and I'm in the process of a few others...what file type/size do you want these in?

Adios!
Niamhgold
Sunday, June 17, 2001 10:19:43 AM
IP: lac-flex206.ncia.net

Lynati> <<What does it make you if going to the bathroom in the middle of the night requires a flashlight, shoes...AND A HARD HAT? ...mm?>>
ummm either you took a wrong turn at the oak tree and ended up at the local construction site or the birds in CT are extremely scary and eat way too many worms! O.o
<> OOoO that would be ME! I also have to throw in that I'm fat... and short... and have ugly scars... *throws away all of the mirrors*

Dad update: he's down to loosing only about 25ml or so. Once he gets to 10-11 or less, they will dismiss him from the hospital. We're leaving soon for our daily visit.
My oldest brother, John just called me and he's here in town for the weekend :) I'll be seeing him at the hospital. (I haven't seen him in a few years.)

G'side> ouch!! sorry to hear/see what happened to your hand! Take care that it doesn't become infected. *hugs*

gotta' go... another fun filled day at the hospital =\

Jannie
Sunday, June 17, 2001 06:14:33 AM
IP: modem21-256.mo-net.com

*delurks* Hello everyone,it's been a long time since I last posted,actually I was kind of affraid to come back in here because of that reason(it's been so long that I'm not sure that anybody would want to speak to me anymore,and I've lost way to many friends because of my actions lately. :( )
What have I been doing?,well for a while I was in and out of depression but about a couple of months back I became friends with these really great guys,we go out partying on the weekends and yesterday we went bowling,I haven't done that in years,I'd forgotten how much fun it was.(I bowled a hundred by the way.)I still feel down sometimes,but now that I have some friends who want to be around me(not to mention one very special person who makes me feel so loved*hugs Sorow*.)I don't feel lonely anymore.(but I should never have left this place,it was a big mistake for which I'm now trying to correct,I just hope that you all don't hate me.)

The Doug/Kit situation:I want say much about it other than I'm shocked and saddened.

Sorow:You've got no idea how much I've missed you over the past few weeks*Hugs*,I'm glad that things are starting to look better for you.I still think about you everyday and I've attached my email addy to this post if you need it.(same goes for anybody else who might want to say hello),I hope you have lots of fun at the Gathering,I wish I could go with you.

I wish I could stay longer but I have to be up for work in the morning,see ya's!*waves*

Xanathar - [meaderam@bigpond.com.au]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sunday, June 17, 2001 06:01:50 AM
IP: melnc02.bigpond.com

*Lynati siddles into the room after yet *another* shower*

Heyla, all. Just got back from CT.
Quothe Jeff Foxworthy:
"...if going to the bathroom in the middle of the night requires a pair of shoes and a flashlight...you Might Be A Redneck..."

so, oh fellow garg-lovers, I pose to thee this question:
What does it make you if going to the bathroom in the middle of the night requires a flashlight, shoes...AND A HARD HAT? ...mm?

ah...replies...
hmm...uh...nrrr?...I think I'll just stay away from THAT, I am in no position to comment either way.

Daniel Johnson: <math steps...> yeah, me too...only, I was always good at it and still am; my disgruntlement was from having to take the time out to write the steps down when I did them in my head.

Sev Jr. : <McVeigh> I gotta say, I agree with you on this. and yeah, I've seen The Green Mile.

Gside: <Hedge Trimmer> Ow. Ow Ow Ow. Hope that heals right quick.

Stephen Sobotka:<Blood Sugar scarinesss> Eeeep! I hope that it turns out to be nothing life threatning. everyone is getting all hurted...:|

Imzadi: <HFIL> I didn't noticer if anyone responded, so... It stands for "Home For Infinite Losers". DBZ's version of...H-E-(PGrated room, remeber?)...you gets tha point.

Mooochie:Mooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooochiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...mmm...I like! so, um, are you going to be in the Great White North any time around August 12?

lain: GARBLFARSTLE!! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. *Sympathy GLOMM* :( ...:{ ....*more hugs* I'm sorry, I don't have anything of any use to say. except...see the end of my "11 days" post. maybe that might cheer you.

My 11 days on the Island: the short version:
I got to band innumerable fuzzy-wuzzy little tern chicks. actually, we were up to band no. 798 when I left; I did about a third of those personally. Pretty fun, except for the poop. Poison ivy on my hands and face; still here. not itchy, but not pretty, either. The first of my yearly (feral New England stock) rabbit catching was the most cutie-ootie-est bunny you ever did see...had a brown spot over one eye, and a little wrinklley nose, and he was all soft and fuzzy...so I named 'im "Mikey". :D
heh heh heh...
you know, it occurs to me that the few people who read this won't acually care about the details, so I'll suffice it to say that nothing makes you appreciate a shower like not being able to take one for five days, the interim of which you are being daily shat upon (and the occasional regurgitated fish) by Common Terns as they repeatedly dive-strike at you with their needle-nose plier-like bills. (hence why you can't go out without a hard had.)
Oh, and anyone who has ever tried to grab an in-flight bird that is the length of your forearm and (the bird)has average reflexes of a wild animal, you might be able to understand my pride when I state that I managed, over the course of threee days, to capture a total of SIX out of the air. ("Poop on MY walkman, will ya?!")
Oh, and Val and lain, if you ever need proof under the "evolution" column for Project Firebird, I have one word for you: comorants.
I got to have my first comorant (and comorant-banding) experience...there is NO WAY that ANYONE could look at a comorant hatchling and not think "Dinosaur!". I swear, these things...The makers of Jurassic Park could have EASILY saved a lot of animatronics money simpley by sticking newly-hatching comorants in place of dino hatchlings. that's how similar they look. (...and, for the record, smell.)
also...as I was actually working up there this year (as opposed to sleeping), I got paid (by the government, no less) (...) with which I could...I dunno...go to Canada? (and pay for my own food this time.)
mmm? maybe? Canada, eh?

I'm tired. it's 2:am. I got home after 12 and have been catching up since.

Warpmind: *Huggles* ...okay, YOU get over the cold, I'LL work on healing up my poison-ivy, wich has oh-so-wonderfully managed to spread not only over the entire backs of both of my hands, but onto part of my face as well.
*sigh*

Say, I was just reminded...has anyone else been having stress nightmares about the Gathering?
...right. that's what I thought.

###Self-Expresssion, Lynati style. consider yourself warned.###
as for my being real...well...I have good** reason for not wanting my "true" name name known.
I am embarassed by myself, in the real world.
I am not especially talented, or especially bright, or especially attractive...the little I do have I have pushed into a little ball and named "Lynati". (anyone want to know what "Kshudra" stands for? check in an online sanskrit dictionary.) if I could, I'd let the rest of me drop away, until only Lynati was left to face the world. but, people, once they learn my given name, could (if they were bored enough, or cared, both of which I doubt anyone would be, but I'm so self-centered that it ALL has to revolve around me, doesn't it?) track down who I am in the real world, and, well, snigger. Sure, you could do it to the self that I present here anyway, but at least online I can attempt to edit my chatting for stupidity-content.
Oh, and point: yes, I DO respond to "Lynati" as readily-if not more so- than my given name in the Real World. Ask lain. and Yes, if I didn't feel it was too much of a hassle, I WOULD get it legally changed in the future.
Lyn is the ideal me, the me I am striving to become. (more or less.)

...Just thought you might like to know.

(**Good: Read as, "inane, unfounded")

###Done, for now at least.###

Oh, and I am back on IM...but IF YOU SEE MY "ON" IM, DON'T ASSUME THAT IT IS ACTUALLY ME! ...ask first, please, to avoid embarassing situations with one or more of my parents.
I'm still not computer-literate enough to be sure I signed off properly on this computer.

Lynati IS tired.
goodnight. sleeptight. don't let the gun-toting sharks getcha.

*stumbles off to bed, at 2:29 am*
Lynati "Shy!t, Joanne!" Kshudra
Saturday, June 16, 2001 11:02:11 PM
IP: 207.226.219.75

New on my site:
"The Dissidents: Daughter of the Sun"
"The Legend of Lizard Valley"
"Shameless Plug III: Labyrinth"
This brings my total, in my personal ongoing saga and not counting TGS, TGC rewrite, or Reunion contest entries, to 78 (given the goofy way they're numbered; really, Bad Girls should count as 5). At any rate, that ties for actual episodes ... I swore I'd outnumber ... not bad for five years' work!

Click or go to http://www.eskimo.com/~vecna/new_stuff.html for those three, plus more stories from Kimberly and a pic of Anneli's latest sculpture. Enjoy!

Christine - [christine@sabledrake.com]
Saturday, June 16, 2001 10:57:25 PM
IP: 11-146.075.popsite.net

Gside: WOW! You mixed me and Warpmind up!
<Heck, davisnet.com sells entire interfacing weather stations>
Yes, but I am too cheap to pay several hundred for that. And besides, once I know how to make ONE thing, I can make EVERYTHING!
And you moved the MP3 too darn fast! :)
Fire Storm - [Night-Flame@usa.net]
Saturday, June 16, 2001 09:42:25 PM
IP: 64.109.143.22

For those of you with morbid curiosity, I scanned my hand and put it in my directory under fleshwound.jpg

Oh, and congratulations to the newlyweds.

Warpmind> <<To prove that white crows exist, you do not need to find a hundred... one is enough>>: But it is still concievable to prove that changing the genetic structure to make a crow white is enough of a change that it cannot be classified as a proper crow any more.
<<it is in the biology to have the male able to 'complete' as soon as possible before anyone or thing can stop him>>: That, and when the male is done, that's about it for a while.
<<Tribes 2 is TOTALLY out of the question>>: At least I've never really been an FPS person. More RPGs (got BGII and Septerra Core yesterday) and Strategy.
<<NEVER do physical labor>>: Which is why I'm in engineering.
<<is that in ZIP form?>>: It might be. Give me a little time to try and find it.
<<other than a confession, is it POSSIBLE to find out one way or another?>>: Stalking is always an option.
<<And I felt hungry>>: For kielbasa. Or maybe just a danish. ... Bacon.
<<It is possible. And once you know, it's not very hard>>: But would a similar procedure make rutgers servers think my eden account is downloading stuff, while it's going directly to my dorm computer?
<<circuits that would allow me to input analog data into my computer>>: I know you can purchase such things. Usually from educational/scientific supply catalogs. Heck, davisnet.com sells entire interfacing weather stations.

Imzadi> <<What are yaoi?>>: Something viery scary. Essentially gay porn, but usually involving anime/manga characters. It is a classifications that spreads from animation to sequential art to text.
<<Those don't exist because they contradict their definitions>>: My point.
<<There's nothing illusory about it>>: But it still tends to be dificult to add by taking something away.
<<And this is getting R-rated>>: I think it is oblique enough.
<<If you had any skill you could type with one hand>>: That's how I did two posts ago.
<<Huh?>>: Check teh archives for a couple extremely ugly incidents revolving around one person.

SOROW> NIce to see you again, and it's good to hear of your partial reassembly.

Jannie> <<it is not possible to pinpoint ALL IP�s like this>>: And for some others there is http://www.visualware.com/visualroute/livedemo.html

Fleur> <<It's a duck>>: No, I keep telling you people, it's a near blind martial artist.

And in honor of Niamhgold's recent birthday, the mp3 is Merrimack County by Tom Rush. Actually, that's probably wrong, and she's from Grafton county.

Na zdorov'ya.
Gside - [gside@eden.rutgers.edu]
Fair Haven, NJ
Saturday, June 16, 2001 09:07:24 PM
IP: proxy3-external.etntwn1.nj.home.com

That's it. I get it now.
I'm real.
NONE of YOU are.
It's a conspiracy! It's the Matrix! I'm nothing but an EverReady, being studied by the government!!
heh. I love it that everybody's trying to prove they're real now. Sometime this week it's going to turn into a philosophical debate on the nature of existance, then it'll get _really_ interesting (and my brain will explode :))

And then there's the Return of the Oldies. First I wiggle out of the woodwork, then Yooper, then Traveller, then Green Baron. It's turning into a reunion! All the oldies, join me at the bar and we'll sit around talking 'bout the glory days, when you could get four TGS stories in a week and that fun little glitch in the programing where pressing % posted your message. (Who needs a Send button? ;))

Hey, are any of the 'Newbies' (ducks the flying fruit and abuse) getting it yet? You can't escape this place!! Sure, it'll let you out a bit, then it'll just reel ya back in.

Scariest of all, people actually remember me. Which may mean that somewhere in here, a mutated Norfolk Island Pinetree with tentacles is still acting as the CR bouncer.:P

Doug/Kit debate (because we just can't get enough of this, can we?) We're never going to know the truth about this, and since 'You know who' seems to be reduced to gestures (BTW, fingers are boring, use other body parts and make it interesting, would ya?), I can't see us getting any opportunities to ask. But, like everyone else has already said: it's quacking, it swims, it's waddling, it's bird-shaped. It's a duck.

Aaron> >And are you the one who writes the Wastelands stories?< Yeah. What can I say? That creativity demon is very demanding. :) > Guys, for instance... ;)< *blinks innocently* WHAT on earth do guys exaggerate? :P

Jaden> HELLOOOO!! The very basics of the Doug/Kit debate is this: We think Kit's not real. Aaron did a quick comparison of two separate posts they'd made regarding some scars where scars spontaneously moved, and all the little pieces started falling into place. Haven't heard anything from the couple in question yet, but I don't think there's many people here holding their breath. At the very least, Kit's real, Doug's real, and they both have a huge problem with telling the truth.

Traveler> The prodigal Dragon King has returned!! I agree with you 'bout the Admins. You guys leave, I'll hunt you down! :) >DAR-LING!!! It's been so long!!! Have a flame thrower!! The last one I gave you is probably WAY past it's expiration date.... heheh... Better �safely� dispose of it�< Oooh! Thank-you!!! *grabs flame-thrower* Ah. I feel complete. >:) 'Safely'? *shrugs* I shoved it behind the CR bar, behind all those bottles marked 'Do not drink unless you hate your brain cells'. That's safe enough. >How have things been going for you down in poison animal land AKA the paradise known as Australia?< Not ALL the animals in Australia are poisonous. The ones with the teeth and the claws and the ability to kick a man's head right off his shoulders don't need poison. >And any more fics in progress? >;)< Of course. The creativity demons keep making nasty threats. :)

GB> Hello to you too! I'm so sorry about Attila *hugs*. I bet he's teaching the angels how to dance, as I speak :). Congratulations on your graduation!

Fire Storm> >I KNEW it! Welcome back!< They know me for my tag-line.... :)

Jannie> Give your dad some warm fuzzies, would ya? I LOVE a man who can crack jokes after having _that_ amount of blood drained out of him. :)

Lain> I've only been skimming the CR for a while, but DAMN! I'm going to have to start making up words to describe your father! *pats and hugs* Wish I could do more, but I promise, when you end up on Jerry Springer, I'll bribe the security dudes to lay into him a bit when they're 'assisting' him off stage, 'kay? You're in my list of 'People I really respect' for putting up with him for this long.

Imzadi> >Interesting tidbit of information: my dad's manufacturing firm specializes in custom vinyl products (binders, not clothes!). My dad is often referred to as "the king of vinyl"...and you can guess what that makes me...< So, should we now refer to you as 'The Dark Prince of Vinyl'? ;)

Okay, I've procrastinated enough. Better go battle the Exam monster again.
TTFN!
Fleur - [newgoyle@hotmail.com]
Saturday, June 16, 2001 09:02:16 PM
IP: proxy4.mel.pacific.net.au

IP�s: one way that I�ve been able to tell where someone is from is by dissecting part of their IP. For example: algx.iadfw.net is from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. (dfw) in the IP.
daxnet.no - we in the US usually have .com or .net after our IP, so this one is from Norway. cwy.cei.net � Conway, Arkansas. (cwy) nj.home.com � New Jersey
chicago-43-44rs.il.dial-access.att.net � obvious that this one is from the Chicago area.
mo-net.com � Missouri. turboline.skynet.be � Belgium (.be) new-port-richey.fl.da.uu.net � Florida and more specific, New Port/Richey area. santa-paula.ca.da.uu.net - California

Of course, it is not possible to pinpoint ALL IP�s like this, but it does sort of help in identifying some of the posters.

Josh> congrats to your younger brother =) I�m not Jewish, but I do know that this is an important occasion and milestone for him.
Your story of the family members being at odds with each other reminds me of my family�(on my father�s side). I think it should be with great caution before family members go into business together. There has been a rift in my family (uncles and nephews) for the past 10 years over a business deal gone sour. My uncle was in his �wheelin� and dealin�� days at the time and would have sold his own mother to make a buck and unfortunately one of my brothers got caught up in the firestorm. I spoke to my uncle last night for the first time in over 10 years. It�s time to end the feud and I felt as if he should know that I do not hold any ill will against him for the decisions that he made so long ago. My brother recovered and is doing great (financially) now and my uncle has continued contracting in Dallas. (he profited over $6 million last year) I hope that members of your family can put it all behind them and at least be civil to each other.

You pee down my back at the Gathering and you�ll find out just what a Texas Ass-whoopin� is all about. ;p

I spent the day with Anna instead of going to the hospital. I took her out for lunch � she says that the camp food there is beyond any disgusting description, so I fed her some �real� food. I then took her shopping for a couple of hours. She seems to be doing much better since she has begun work there�. Much calmer and mature than before. I hope it�s from the positive influence of the new friends that she has made. She had a severe sunburn on her legs and face �. Seems as if the camp ranger won�t allow shade to be put up in the Archery area because it will kill the grass� * blinks * Let them have a heat stroke, but don�t trample the grass.. yeah, that sounds reasonable to me� not! I gave her some �helpful hints� of how to approach the director in her request for an awning. I�m trying to not be a �mom� and let her handle the situation on her own.
They have a �critter hunt� on Tuesday nights for the Nature merit badge� *L * yeppers, we�re in the Ozarks now! ; )

Sorrow> I�m glad that you are feeling better, hon *hugs * Congrats on being Employee of the Month! =) I was excited when I read that you will be at the Gathering!
This year will be much more exciting for me since I now know more people =) The first one I attended (Dallas) I only knew some people from Mini Clan and I had never seen a Gargoyle episode. *chuckles * Thanks to my tutor, I at least have an idea of what it�s all about now! * L * I had a great time, though�.

Safe journey, Coyote!

G�night, ya�ll� it�s been another long day.

Jannie
Saturday, June 16, 2001 07:52:00 PM
IP: modem20-195.mo-net.com

Aaron: You misunderstand me. I'm just saying my hatchets are fully buried. You'll have your fun and I'll have mine. Agreed? :)

Pretty much my last post before I leave ... so I'll see the folks in LA (or sooner probably, in the case of Lexy and Kaioto)!!
Coyote the Bando
Algonac, Michigan
Saturday, June 16, 2001 07:45:35 PM
IP: 64.243.214.33

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Anonymous
Saturday, June 16, 2001 07:33:20 PM
IP: 136.chicago-41-42rs.il.dial-access.att.net

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Anonymous
Saturday, June 16, 2001 07:32:24 PM
IP: 136.chicago-41-42rs.il.dial-access.att.net

Top 10?
DPH
AR, USA
Saturday, June 16, 2001 06:45:40 PM
IP: max1-4.cwy.cei.net

Whoops. I almost forgot, my email is currently down at the moment. So if anyone has written me, I'm sorry if I haven't responded. Actually, it's been down for three weeks :(
SOROW
Saturday, June 16, 2001 06:26:05 PM
IP: a030-0797.dll2.splitrock.net

Hi guys. I've missed you all very much, but so much has happened since I last spoke to you all. First, I suffered a month of severe depression along with an acute case of mono. I'm just getting well so I've had to go to the doctor's office a lot. Second, I went to UT's freshman orientation so I'm getting ready for the whole college thing. Before I leave in August, I'll make sure to give you all my new email address. Third, I got employee of the month at my work. Isn't that something? I guess I work harder when I'm depressed cause I'm trying to keep my mind busy. Anyway, I just wanted to drop in, now that I somewhat have myself together, and say hello. I'll hopefully meet some of you at the Gathering next week (which I am especially looking forward to). So, I miss you all and I hope everything is well around here. Love you.
SOROW
Saturday, June 16, 2001 06:22:50 PM
IP: a030-0797.dll2.splitrock.net

#8 is claimed by Lord Galvatron of the Decepticon Empire.
Lord Galvatron
Saturday, June 16, 2001 06:16:32 PM
IP: 205.213.142.156

SEVEN! (or eight if someone posts before I finish this) hehe
Jannie
Saturday, June 16, 2001 05:51:46 PM
IP: modem20-195.mo-net.com

SP00N!!!!!!!
Traveler
Saturday, June 16, 2001 05:49:39 PM
IP: ny-hamburg1a-283.buf.adelphia.net

Number five! ^_^

I'll really try for that post before the Gathering... Really! ;)

Bye for now!
Winterwolf
Bronx, NY
Saturday, June 16, 2001 05:22:14 PM
IP: adsl-141-155-119-187.nyc.adsl.bellatlantic.net

Fourth!
Fire Storm - [Night-Flame@usa.net]
Saturday, June 16, 2001 05:17:04 PM
IP: 206.25.115.145

Third, it seems.
Daniel Johnson - [danielj7@mac.com]
Ocean Grove, NJ, USA
Saturday, June 16, 2001 05:16:06 PM
IP: adsl-138-89-121-157.nnj.adsl.bellatlantic.net

SECOND!!!
Greg "Xanatos" Bishansky
Saturday, June 16, 2001 05:05:45 PM
IP: dialin-476-tnt.nyc.bestweb.net

First
Josh
Saturday, June 16, 2001 05:04:32 PM
IP: ppp-206-170-217-130.nhwd02.pacbell.net